RFU defends age-group rugby stance

ENGLAND’S RFU have defended their position on age-group international rugby following Rob Andrew’s blast that England’s commitment is an “utterly pointless and an astronomical waste of money”.

Andrew was furious after England U21 medics failed to spot Newcastle prop David Wilson had suffered a fractured jaw in Friday’s victory over Ireland.

The Newcastle boss said it was “symptomatic of age-group rugby” in England and queried the benefit of having junior sides when players get better exposure in the Premiership.