Battle looms over Lions €178,000 compensation

LEADING English clubs are poised for a legal battle with the Rugby Football Union after Twickenham decided to withhold £120,000 (€178,000) in Lions compensation cash.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2005 - 01:00
Andrew Baldock

The row, which has overshadowed England’s domestic season, has escalated following Wednesday’s RFU management board meeting.

The RFU say they will pay Guinness Premiership clubs an agreed £15,000 (€22,200) per player for those English Lions “who have been given the full and agreed 11-week rest and recuperation period.”

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