(Reuters) - England scrumhalf Ben Youngs says players are being pushed to their limits by the hectic fixture schedule and could go on strike to prevent Premiership Rugby from extending the club season further. "We're probably at the limit of the number of games played and the length (of the season)," Leicester's Youngs told reporters. But I don't think it will come to that. Youngs believes regular talks between the authorities and the Rugby Players' Association (RPA) will find a solution to the problem. "As players, the guys do have that power (to strike) but I don't think it's something any player wants to get to.
Source: The Star September 26, 2017 09:56 UTC