Avina. I’ve not said National cup games is the answer.
But teams in your leagues don't turn up for County Cup games.
When did I say more county cup games was the answer?
I’m not advocating that - but what I would say, is the reason the cups (in most counties) aren’t taken seriously anymore is because players don’t want to have to play more and more rugby at the end of a long hard season.
It’s also why I’d argue Senior County rugby is on its knees apart from in Cornwall, Yorkshire and Lancashire. The players don’t want to do it.
There needs to be change somewhere.
I was speaking to someone who attended the meeting at Morpeth on Tuesday. Lots of differing opinions and ideas floating around; but all were agreed that change is needed (in the NE at least). However, Cumbria are pining to join the DN leagues. I can’t see that happening.
So now you have 4 counties out of 6 in the North of England who aren’t happy (I don’t know about Cheshire - but it could be 5 from 6!). Change is inevitable