Players may want to simply ‘get back on the park’. Providing flexible playing opportunities for them is a good idea – be agile, think local, with less travel. Encouraging friendly matches and other easily accessible playing opportunities should be strongly considered.
The priority should be to maximise the number of players safely getting out on a rugby pitch, so they can enjoy their match, rather than on the result of a game. Matches that result in not all players being able to play should be avoided. Any matches should remain accessible and inclusive, enabling all players to have an active part.