Second-tier clubs may try to buy league from RFUSalary cap for new division could affect SaracensChampionship clubs are considering forming a breakaway league and introducing a salary cap which could threaten relegated Saracens’ attempts to keep hold of
England stars such as Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje next season, the Guardian understands.
Other options being explored by club owners, who are raging at the Rugby
Football Union’s decision to slash their funding by 50%, include organising mass
protests at England’s forthcoming Six Nations matches at Twickenham and calling for the return of the promotion playoffs.