RFU in talks to cut England players' £25,000 match fees in new pay deal

Existing pay agreement expires at the end of this seasonEddie Jones urges his team to ‘become better citizens’The Rugby Football Union is holding talks over cuts to England players’ £25,000 match fees as the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across the sport.The existing pay agreement between the RFU and the Rugby Players’ Association, which sees the players handsomely rewarded for appearances, training and image rights, expires at the end of this season and the Guardian understands a new deal has not yet been finalised. Related: British and Irish Lions allay fe…