I give it three years before this new deal collapses. Clubs don't seem particularly happy with what they have felt obliged to agree. Borthwick must also know if he is seen as struggling he will now have clubs who will be pushing for changes or even his removal via press leaks. Could eventually see some clubs being happy if big name English players are not on their books.

Also whoever writes for the BBC really doesn't like the RFU. After frequent mentions in articles that are negative about not selecting non English based players the deal is written up very negatively.