It’s been doing the rounds in recent days ever since the RFL announced that five clubs would not be handed an Elite academy license, with debates raging on social media.
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow – a player that was once deemed “too small” before Leeds took a chance on him – has now had his own say.
What a load of rubbish. Rugby league hot bed areas like cas hull Bradford and leigh are thriving with young talent. The world has gone mad.
— Rob Burrow CBE (@Rob7Burrow) May 27, 2021