The 44 percent problem: what the Prem’s three artificial pitches are doing to the players who play on them

Planet Rugby reports that artificial pitches used by three English Premiership rugby clubs are causing concerns among players, with the surface at StoneX Stadium cited as one of the factors behind Tom Willis' decision to leave Saracens for French club Union Bordeaux-Bègles. The article investigates the physical impact these synthetic surfaces have on players who regularly compete on them. The issue highlights a growing debate within the Premiership about the suitability of artificial pitches at the top level of the game.