Rugby players will be stuck as 'jam in the sandwich' between clubs and unions if revolutionary World 12s takes off, warns Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter Organisers have had more than 10 approaches for the eight franchises Proposal for the global franchise tournament was met with fierce scepticism World 12s would need to pay for a player's wages for at least a month
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Rugby players will be left as 'jam in the sandwich' of a contractual row if the World 12s plan comes to fruition, according to top English coach Rob Baxter.
The proposal for revolutionary global franchise tournament was met with fierce scepticism among traditional powerbrokers of the game on Wednesday.
While the organisers trumpeted they had 'more than 10 significant approaches' from private investors across five continents interested in buying one of eight franchises, large swathes of the sport rolled its eyes at the idea.
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has issued a warning over the proposed new rugby tournament
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