Quote: maurice "See the Luddites are out in force - it's no wonder RL is run by fools for fools.
Two tens works on all fronts with one proviso - that it is funded and SL2 are all FT clubs with minimum squad spends circa £1.2m, and to do that a min of £600k will be needed but more appreciated.
The jump to SL 1 is less formidable and the drop to SL2 manageable - this then works in providing Sky with the quality, the jeopardy and the spread of interest. I would like to see it expand in 3 years or so to 10/12 then 12/12 as clubs become viable, and especially to help France grow the pro game.'"
That's great Maurice but, where on earth is the extra cash coming from.
The ONLY reason for a drop to 10 clubs in the top flight is to allow fewer clubs to share a reduced pot.
There certainly wont be any significant cash for SL2
SL 2 is only created to try to soften the impact of 2 additional clubs getting relegated but, although it may, as you suggest, be run by SL, it would be in name only. there will be nothing "super" about it. Just the Championship by another name.
Interestingly, if the line was drawn on this seasons final standings, we would lose York, Dewsbury, Newcastle, Sheffield, Oldham and Swinton from the 2nd tier.
Lets also take into account the likely reduced numbers of juniors coming through, in the short term.
Contact sports will be hit hard in schools which will reduce the numbers at local clubs etc.
RL as a sport needs to think really hard about what damage the next move could do to the game and it will be irrevocable.
I do admire your optimism but, we certainly see a different future for the sport.