Sorry if I'm repeating what others have said, but been out of loop with baby being born...
AP is a problem, however no way that we could switch to a regional system. The clubs are businesses, which have had millions invested by owners.
Take away relegation as it currently stands and play season all year round with appropriate breaks for player rest and international windows/development.
Get rid of salary cap, allow significant investment by wealthy owners but with guarantees that they can cover the clubs financial commitments.
Clubs would essentially be a franchise. If a team under performs, I.e finishes bottom twice then their slot should be offered to a team/franchise outside of AP.
Maybe allow smaller teams, less resources to join together to form a competitive franchise.
AP is an awesome league, each team pretty much capable of beating each other on a any given day.
Regarding future England coaching, I think we have to accept that our game at international must be different from AP style of play.
That's where the England elite coaching set up should come in. Identifying those with skills sets, talent and potential and developing these areas during international windows.
Clubs should be compensated by RFU got players they use, this would encourage teams to develop young English players.
Re foreign player rule, adopt a limited quota, such as 2/3/4 players. They will know that if they leave AP they will have to become the very best.
If they do then they can be selected.
Schmidt being chased by RFU apparently... IRFU offered money to buy him out... Wonder if it's true!
I still think we will do ok on 6N, Scotland are a 1 off game team, always full of promise rarely fulfilled.
Ireland had possibly the easiest group and QF tie - They are still out!
Wales, well let's face it, if the kick that wasn't s kick had gone over, they'd have been out in the group stage!
No NH team played well really to be honest, all out by QF is a rubbish return!
