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Originally posted by SK 88 SK 88 wrote:

A semi-reliable journalist on Twitter has just said that Worcester have been approved to re-join at level 2 and Rotherham's Harvey Biljon will be their head coach.

This journalist… does he/she have a name?
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Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by SK 88 SK 88 wrote:

A semi-reliable journalist on Twitter has just said that Worcester have been approved to re-join at level 2 and Rotherham's Harvey Biljon will be their head coach.

This journalist… does he/she have a name?

Also covered in the Malvern Gazette. But not clear 


The announcement on whether Worcester Warriors will compete in England Rugby's revamped second tier is expected later this week (Image: David Davies/PA Wire)


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James While, apparently, but I won't be dipping into the cesspit of Xitter to find out.
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This is what James While wrote:

Breaking: - hearing that Worcester have been granted Championship status, pending formal confirmation. Worcester also looking to have Harvey Biljon coaching them.

He's been slightly misquoted by SK88...
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If this is true it is a travesty.
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A travesty indeed, especially for Wasps. How could they be excluded, or will they also be invited?
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Originally posted by Se7en Se7en wrote:

A travesty indeed, especially for Wasps. How could they be excluded, or will they also be invited?

there was only one 'vacancy', it appears. Maybe the tie-breaker was 'do you have a ground?'
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Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by Se7en Se7en wrote:

A travesty indeed, especially for Wasps. How could they be excluded, or will they also be invited?

there was only one 'vacancy', it appears. Maybe the tie-breaker was 'do you have a ground?'

Have they paid all their debts ? . Do they have a rock solid financial plan going forward. Have the RFU approved their financial plan. 

Is it possible to gather a complete squad of players that will be competitive.
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Apologies it was in jest! 
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Originally posted by Se7en Se7en wrote:

Apologies it was in jest! 

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https://www.rfulondon.com/latest-news
"It has now been confirmed that the increase of the Championship (Tier 2) to 14 clubs will result in a reprieve from relegation at each level of the pyramid. That will be on ‘Best Playing Record’ down to Level 6 and follow on down through the Regional 2 reprieve club’s CB leg"
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I only caught a bit of this.

However radio 5 did a show on the finances of rugby



Perhaps other forum regulars would listen
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From BBC Hereford and Worcester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hszlz9
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Originally posted by Paul10 Paul10 wrote:

I only caught a bit of this.

However radio 5 did a show on the finances of rugby



Perhaps other forum regulars would listen

I listened last night. Sweeney came across well IMO.
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Originally posted by Mark W-J Mark W-J wrote:

https://www.rfulondon.com/latest-news
"It has now been confirmed that the increase of the Championship (Tier 2) to 14 clubs will result in a reprieve from relegation at each level of the pyramid. That will be on ‘Best Playing Record’ down to Level 6 and follow on down through the Regional 2 reprieve club’s CB leg"

But, and it's a BIG BUT, have the RFU actually confirmed 14 clubs in the Championship next season? 
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That's what I asked when I was sent the link.  I don't think they have...
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Originally posted by Jester10 Jester10 wrote:

Originally posted by Mark W-J Mark W-J wrote:

https://www.rfulondon.com/latest-news
"It has now been confirmed that the increase of the Championship (Tier 2) to 14 clubs will result in a reprieve from relegation at each level of the pyramid. That will be on ‘Best Playing Record’ down to Level 6 and follow on down through the Regional 2 reprieve club’s CB leg"

But, and it's a BIG BUT, have the RFU actually confirmed 14 clubs in the Championship next season? 

Sweeney is the chief exec, and he's confirmed this during recent media interviews... I also doubt very much that RFU London would have broadcast this 'reprieve' information if they hadn't had a definite steer


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Interesting that - as far as I can see - the original tweet from the journalist hasn't been followed up at all since being posted 24hrs ago. Maybe it's that national journalists are focused on the 6N rather than this... or is there some inaccuracy &/or guesswork involved?
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Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by Jester10 Jester10 wrote:

Originally posted by Mark W-J Mark W-J wrote:

https://www.rfulondon.com/latest-news
"It has now been confirmed that the increase of the Championship (Tier 2) to 14 clubs will result in a reprieve from relegation at each level of the pyramid. That will be on ‘Best Playing Record’ down to Level 6 and follow on down through the Regional 2 reprieve club’s CB leg"

But, and it's a BIG BUT, have the RFU actually confirmed 14 clubs in the Championship next season? 

Sweeney is the chief exec, and he's confirmed this during recent media interviews... I also doubt very much that RFU London would have broadcast this 'reprieve' information if they hadn't had a definite steer

I can't find anything "Official" to say the Championship will be 14 sides next season. If you have a link from the RFU then perhaps you could share it. 
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