Quote: orangeman "As others have said elsewhere. The operational Rules make it clear that we were in breach and we will in all probability receive a fine as well as a (fortuitous) -24 number on our +/-
As for Covid and lifting restrictions. This pandemic hasn't even got to the half way stage globally. What is happening now in India is going to happen in Africa next....Anyone who is thinking of travelling anywhere outside of their own country for anything other than "vital" needs, should really think again.'"
While what you say may be correct, that does not address the issue. France will not be on the Green list on 17th May but may well be on 21st June. Or the Government might say business travel is allowed without isolation on return just testing. In those circumstances, those 5 clubs would be obliged to travel to Toulouse or face the same 24-0 result & fine. Unless of course the RFL fiddle things to the benefit of p/t clubs.