Top club bosses urge England to share player workload management
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Leading coaches in the Premiership are calling for the Rugby Football Union to help manage player workloads amid concerns that top players, like Maro Itoje, are overworked. Discussions highlight that while clubs are responsible for resting players, international teams must also take an active role. Itoje may miss upcoming summer Test matches following a demanding year, which includes his captaincy with the British and Irish Lions. Coaches emphasize the importance of balancing care for young prospects and veteran players while preparing for extended seasons. Exeter's Rob Baxter argues that access to players doesn’t alone guarantee success for the national team.
- •Premiership coaches stress collaborative player management with the Rugby Football Union.
- •Maro Itoje may rest during summer Tests against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina.
- •Coaches seek balance between player development and international commitments.
- •Rob Baxter warns that access to players does not guarantee tournament success.
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload
- 12:51 PMBBC Sport — Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload
"England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
"England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:28 PMTop club bosses call on England to help limit player workload
England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 12:51 PMTop club bosses call on England to help limit player workload
England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
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