- Ellis Genge has highlighted the need for greater diversity of opportunities
- He said the issue is hampering the development of rugby talent in England
- The England prop compared the situation unfavourably to the system in football
England vice-captain Ellis Genge has raised the alarm about a continuing ‘class problem’ which is hampering the wider development of rugby talent in the country.
The 29-year-old Bristol prop, who grew up in the city’s tough Knowle West neighbourhood, has highlighted the need for greater diversity of opportunities within his sport. Genge fears that not enough is being done to open up development pathways to those outside privileged public school backgrounds.
‘Rugby union has definitely got a…
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