While many English clubs are facing financial problems, second or third-row international Courtney Lawes on Thursday encouraged young players to think about their financial future above all else, whether signed abroad or no longer selected.
After Worcester And this Wasps The players who were unable to finish the season due to heavy debts, DMK London Irish April’s wages have not been paid and Saturday’s game against Exeter is uncertain.
In this context, despite the rule prohibiting an England player playing abroad from being selected XV of the RoseExcept in exceptional circumstances, Courtney Laws It advised its young partners not to worry about favoring the financial aspect.
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“If the offers are better in another country or in another team, I fully understand that this choice has to be made,” explained the 34-year-old player (97 caps) at a press conference, who recently extended his career. association, Northampton.
“It’s a limited career and it’s important to think about yourself because when it stops, the money stops. ‘Do what’s best for you’ would be my advice to the youth”, he clarified.
More English internationals in France
International nations have already taken the plunge For next year. Exeter’s Jack Nowell, Luke Cowan-Dickey and Sam Simmonds will join La Rochelle for the first time. Montpellier As for the other two, Joe Marchand will come to Stade Francaise from Harlequins and Northampton-based Lave’s team-mate David Rippons will play at Toulon.
But if a solution is not found, it is feared that the movement will accelerate after the World Cup in France.
“It’s very disappointing to see where we are. About five years ago we were probably the fastest growing sport in the country,” he said.
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“We need to find people who understand how to turn this game into a real business so that it continues to grow and players are financially rewarded for everything they pay themselves. So that fans have something to do for them. Money based on the quality of the game,” he continued.
“Union and Premiership Rugby (the championship organisers) need to get together and find a way to make it work or the championship will suffer,” he concluded.
Mercer, Cowan-Dickey, Stook… Brits in MHR from 2020
Over the three years, many English players, mostly international players, have been linked with the MHR. Here is the list:
- They play or played for Montpellier: Alex Lozowski (2020-2021), Zach Mercer (from 2021), Henry Thomas (from 2021), Curtis Langdon (from 2022), Elliot Stuke (from 2022).
- They should form in Montpellier next season: Harry Williams, Sam Simmonds, Luke Cowan-Dickey.
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