Leaked documents have unveiled the Rugby Football Union’s contemplation of selling Twickenham and acquiring a 50 percent stake in Wembley Stadium.
This bold proposition, dubbed the ‘leave’ option, emerged as an alternative to embarking on a £663 million redevelopment scheme outlined in a 69-page blueprint titled ‘Twickenham Stadium Masterplan Programme,’ which Telegraph Sport has gained access to.
The ‘stay’ option, outlined in the masterplan, presents a comprehensive renovation endeavor deemed the “preferred way forward.” This course of action was favored after the RFU opted against relocating to Wembley the previous summer.
“While the Masterplan Programme Team has focused efforts on developing the PWF ‘Stay’ option and as such not sought to advance the ‘Leave’ option, whereby the RFU would explore the potential to dispose of Twickenham Stadium and purchase a 50 per cent share of Wembley Stadium,” reads the masterplan.
“This was based on a board-approved recommendation (March 2023) to retain the Leave option as a reserve but defer formal engagement with the Football Association and financial investment until further feasibility clarity is obtained with the Stay option and licensing authority views.”
Read the full article from The Telegraph here.
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Brian Moore tells Steve Borthwick to make FOUR changes to his England XV for Scotland clash
Brian Moore has called on head coach Steve Borthwick to make four changes for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield this Saturday.
Strong scrum:
He wrote: “I would consider picking England’s strongest scrummaging front row of Joe Marler, Jamie George and Dan Cole.
“It is not that Will Stuart has underperformed at tighthead, but if England have a chance of getting on top in this important set-piece, better that they do it early and, as they now always say, paint the right picture for Andrew Brace, the referee.”
Read his full column for The Telegraph here.
Brian Moore’s England team to play Scotland
15. Freddie Steward
14. Tommy Freemand
13. Henry Slade
12. Manu Tuilagi for Fraser Dingwall
11. Elliot Daly