RFU Director of Rugby Development, Steve Grainger said: “We are thrilled that community clubs and players will soon be able to return to full-contact rugby. “As always, player welfare is our main priority and we need to manage the return to scrums and mauls as safely as possible. We have issued detailed guidance to clubs ... to support the safe return of players to full-contact rugby for both the adult and age grade game. “Players should only return to match-intensity, full-contact rugby when they feel physically and technically ready to do so. There is no pressure to return to match play on August 7.

Source: Express July 15, 2021 11:37 UTC