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Players' body voices concerns over English season extension

Premiership Rugby plans to extend the regular season starting in 2020 with longer breaks spread out through the season.

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The RPA, however, believe that the demands of a 10-month league competition could harm the players.

"We echoed the fundamental concerns expressed publicly by leading players around potential physical and psychological impact on player welfare," the RPA said in a statement after meeting with Premiership Rugby officials.

"Giving players sufficient rest and recuperation around a well-structured off-season remains sacrosanct.

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"We are also in consultation with industry experts in the fields of sports science, physical conditioning and mental well-being... their feedback will be crucial in objectively shaping any season structure changes."

(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)


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