Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
The lack of connection to SS is a blight on RA imo. It’s the largest contributor to professional rugby in Australia and there would appear to be a badically non-existant communication path let alone organisational structure. I still struggle with the concept that “grass roots = shute shield” but if RA cant connect at least that far what hope is there?
For reasons best known to themselves, the ARU have waged an undeclared war against the clubs for the best part of a decade. Interestingly in other Tier 1 rugby nations clubs are embraced by the governing body as part of the advancement of the game, whereas in Australia the ARU has taken the view that the clubs are a pesky reminder of the amateur era who are barely tolerated in the overall structure.