England, RFU and Barbarians count the cost of players' brainless behaviour | Gerard Meagher

There was a depressing inevitability about the events that led to the cancellation of England’s match against Barbarians. The only surprise is that it came so soon“Rugby, it’s different.” So read the caption accompanying a picture posted on social media of two opposing players sharing a beer after last week’s Champions Cup final. It was misguided at best and widely criticised for the smug attitude that continues to blight the professional game. Fast forward a week, to the colossal wreckage caused by Friday’s cancellation of England’s match against the Barbarians, and it can be said with certai…