Similar scenes at the JSB Xmas party. The players played with the kids - coincidently on the much publicised indoor pitches at the AHC. I know our players aren't world class, but the kids didn't care.
As I said in another post. No, they won't care. If they can move the team permanently on a whim then I'm sure they can move the Academy whether the RFU like/agree or not. They'll feed them another sob story.
Wasps were told their academy had to stay in London. They would be treading on the toes of Worcester, etc.
Then again, if they don't give a flying F for their fans then that won't bother them.
Well, in theory, they can't do that . I think one of the provisos with the RFU allowing Wasps to relocate was that their academy had to remain in their traditional area.
I feel even more confident with him at the helm to be honest. I know the short-term contract seems to be a bit of a bummer, but with the way he's talking in the media then that will be extended anyway. I don't think we'll be going down now.