End use of artificial pitches - Rees-Zammit
Summary
Wales and Bristol rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit wants top-level rugby to stop using artificial playing surfaces. He shared a photo of his injured leg after playing on such a pitch. Bristol’s coach also rested some players because of the poor condition of an artificial pitch at Saracens’ stadium.Key Facts
- Louis Rees-Zammit plays for Wales and Bristol Bears in rugby union.
- Rees-Zammit posted a photo showing leg injuries from playing on an artificial pitch at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium.
- Saracens, Gloucester, and Newcastle rugby clubs use artificial playing surfaces.
- Bristol’s director of rugby, Pat Lam, rested three injured players due to concerns about the artificial pitch in north London.
- Pat Lam said the players would have played if the game was at home or a semi-final.
- Saracens CEO Ed Coetzee stated the artificial pitch meets World Rugby safety standards and is regularly maintained.
- The pitch has a valid certification until April 2028 and is reviewed constantly for player safety.
- Saracens want the focus to be on rugby played, not the pitch condition or team selections.
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