England centre Ollie Lawrence has released a statement amid the financial woes at Worcester Warriors.
The club are understood to be on the verge of administration following a winding-up petition over unpaid tax.
Warriors are owned by Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring, who are directors at EFL football club Morecambe.
The club first started their journey to try and become a force in English club rugby when former owner Cecil Duckworth got involved with the club in 1997. He injected the funds to engineer a first promotion to the Premiership under coach John Brain in 2004.
"Before anyone decides to state/complain that I’m slating the reputation of the people that pay our wages… I’m really not! They invested in the club & tried to “create change” so can’t fault that…" wrote Lawrence.
"But Cecil Duckworth created a legacy for this club, and that is close to being tarnished currently. There just comes a point where people’s careers / livelihoods / families are being affected. Which I believe that should be answered for…
"I have nothing but respect for the whole players and staff for continuing to pitch up everyday with all this uncertainty… The rumour mill will continue, but it’s above us now as to what happens, but for now we’ll crack on as a team and wait to see what unfolds…"
EDITORS PICKS:
- England legend James Haskell welcomes first daughter
- Joe Marler ranks the five toughest rugby players
- Leicester Tigers confirm Ellis Genge’s replacement as captain
- Report reveals Owen Farrell is England’s highest earning player
WORCESTER'S FIVE HIGHEST-PAID PLAYERS:
#5. Matt Kvesic
- Age: 30
- Position: Flanker
- Honours: England