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Cov skipper Ben Russell lines up launch of new Championship
By Coventry Telegraph
August 27 2009
English rugby’s new Championship was launched yesterday with the ultimate prize on offer – a place in the Guinness Premiership. Coventry captain Ben Russell was at Twickenham with the captains from the 11 other clubs for the launch of the tournament, formerly National Division One. He will be hoping to return to the home of English rugby for the final on May 8 next year – with a new trophy
and promotion on offer.

RFU chief executive Francis Baron said: “The RFU Championship will be a vital part of the structure of rugby in this country.

“Significant investment from the RFU and Premier Rugby Ltd, coupled with more matches and TV coverage under the SkySports contract, will give the clubs more financial security than ever before and create a vibrant and viable structure to take the game forward.”

RFU elite rugby director Rob Andrew said: “The Championship will provide quality rugby for spectators as well as developing players, coaches and referees in a competitive and professional environment. Ten of England’s Under-20 squad at this year’s World Championship in Japan, including captain Calum Clark and Henry Trinder played in this league last season so it plays a vital role in the future of the England team.”

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It will be the only time he sets foot on the hallowed turf.

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I thort l saw in an earlier post that Arfur Brenton had been named captain.

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yes he is

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