State school pupils given support they deserve as cricket and rugby union numbers finally given boost
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State school pupils given support they deserve as cricket and rugby union numbers finally given boost
It is nothing new to report that cricket in state schools has declined to the verge of extinction, just as it is nothing new to report that playing numbers in Welsh rugby are now a considerable concern (I mentioned as much as in this column a couple of weeks ago).
However, it should be reported that the MCC Foundation and the Welsh Rugby Union are making some serious attempts to deal with these problems.
All credit to them.
First the cricket.
The statistics are almost becoming a cliché; that there are now only three state-educated players in the Test team and that nine of the 12 use…
However, it should be reported that the MCC Foundation and the Welsh Rugby Union are making some serious attempts to deal with these problems.
All credit to them.
First the cricket.
The statistics are almost becoming a cliché; that there are now only three state-educated players in the Test team and that nine of the 12 use…
