English clubs urge RFU to speed up enhanced hybrid contract plans

Steve Borthwick can allocate 25 contracts worth £150,000 a yearSaracens chief says stalemate may impact club’s recruitmentLeading English clubs are urging the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to accelerate their plans to introduce hybrid central contracts for a limited number of key men’s international players. Saracens are one of several sides keen to know exactly how many of their squad will be offered deals and precisely how the new system will operate.Sarries’ director of r