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Rugby summit talks 'constructive', RFU and Premiership Rugby say

Jack Nowell of England dives over for their third try against Australia
Image: Jack Nowell was one of three players to be injured during England's training camp

Rugby's governing bodies say Thursday's talks with Aviva Premiership directors of rugby were "amicable and constructive".

Some of the country's top coaches met with representatives from Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Football Union in a scheduled summit.

England head coach Eddie Jones was also in attendance days after Sam Jones, Anthony Watson and Jack Nowell suffered serious injuries on a national team training camp, Jones breaking a leg during a judo session.

The timing of the camp was an issue Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall planned to raise at the meeting, but all parties went in seeking co-operation rather than an argument.

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And an RFU spokesperson said: "It was a good meeting, all very amicable and constructive, with everyone committed to working together in the interests of club and country."

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  Eddie Jones, the England head coach, looks on during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park on March 17, 2016 in
Image: England head coach Eddie Jones was present at the meeting

A spokesperson for Premiership Rugby said: "It was a good meeting, very amicable and constructive, with everyone
committed to working together in the interests of clubs and country.

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"The nature of any relationship means you have occasional differences. The key thing is to work through them and find solutions.

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"Today's meeting was part of that process, and we both want the best for club rugby in England and the England team."

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