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In what would be a very controversial move, England's Premiership rugby could move from traditional grass surfaces to artificial pitches.
The move has come from club owners and major shareholders, and according to the Sunday Telegraph, the Premiership's governing body is considering the switch in an effort to get "higher quality" matches.
Traditionalists will be strongly opposed to the idea, as the muddy battles in the middle of an English winter have always been a cornerstone of the game.
"We will be taking a hard look at pitches over the summer [mid-year period]," Mark McCafferty, Premier Rugby's chief executive told The Guardian.
"We want to ensure consistent surfaces in the hope that they will lead to higher quality games. I don't see it in place for next season but it could happen later."
All the proposals are part of a five-year strategy designed to potentially use the surfaces in the 2015 World Cup in England.
According to The Guardian, both Fifa and the IRB are working together to develop the artificial surface that will be suitable for both rugby and football.
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So, sooner that than considering a move to summer to create a global season...?