Lansdown taking a bit of a swipe at "disappointing" CVC in light of Wasps' and Worcester's plight.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/62992223
If, as seems inevitable, Worcester follow Wasps down the administration route, PRL may be reluctant to relegate both, and would surely be unable to relegate one without the other. If and when that particular precedent is set, then I wonder how many other clubs will follow suit without fear of relegation.
Lansdown isn't wrong, from my perspective it looks like all CVC have done is bought a stake in the Prem, I don't see that they have done anything to grow the product.
We as rugby fans, have to take a look at ourselves and challenge our own entrenched opinions and beliefs.
I know there were many of us that were hugely sceptical when CVC crowbarred their way into rugby, worried that it would all become about money and that they would meddle too much in something we all loved.
Well now some people are complaining that they haven't got involved enough.
So I think there's some learning there and a harsh reality for all us fans.
When rugby does get its house in order - in whatever shape, size or razzmatazz that is - we need to support it.
Otherwise, through a lack of inertia and incoming law suits, we could really see the demise of the game.
There's going to have to be an influx of new ideas to capture the younger generations...otherwise, the sport could die out with the older generation of fans it has.
So, we as fans, need to become much more open-minded to new initiatives and creativity...before it's too late.
We have a collective responsibility to find ways to sustain the game....and not simply complain from our keyboards.
I hope the higher echelons of rugby tap into the loyal, diehard fans and their ideas.
Create a place to allow us to pool ideas.
Ultimately, rugby is about community and coming together.
And some French and Irish clubs (slightly different culture and setup in both society and sport) have a good template.
Other clubs around the world need to learn and share ideas amongst themselves.
Otherwise, in a decade or two...rugby really might sink down the plug hole.
We all need to play a part, however big or small, in the future of the game.