Just trying to understand the self-righteous indignation coming from a few quarters in that direction regarding overseas player recruiting to fill gaps, with bringing in "on loan" players to fill gaps.
RH just to humour you!
York had a specific positional crisis at hooker due to a series of very serious injuries to their hookers, who are capable, able and willing to play at first team level.
So what did they do? They signed a player on loan, who was playing predominantly 2nd team rugby at Harrogate 21 miles from York, who coincidently lives in York!
They did not go out and recruit a number of oversees mercenaries, in the closed season, fly them half way round the world, give them free accommodation, employment and 2 year contracts! And then have the audacity to spout on this website that they are a totally amateur side!
I think you would agree, hardly worth comparison!
Good luck to Scarborough and all concerned with their semi professional venture!
I do feel for the up and coming colts etc but sure they will be welcomed at Brid, Malt, Driff etc
But have the class and the integrity, to be straight with the forum members and stop slagging of genuinely amateur clubs who meet the RFU criteria!!