So as a Cov RFC fan what affect will it have on the club, I think it will be good for the club if Wasps let them borrow players as has been suggested. I think it will ignite more interest in watching rugby, and as Cov is cheaper, and is our real club, more people will attend.
They could borrow players as suggested and that may be a short term benefit. Wasps will eventually start draining any talent from the area. It may ignite interest in rugby in the area, but how much that will boost Coventry's attendances? I think their fan base will be pretty static for now because of tradition. But if the Wasps move is a success I can see the next generation supporting wasps rather than Coventry. I also think it could be detrimental to Coventry getting future sponsorship with Wasps in town.
From my own perspective, I used to occasionally attend Coundon Road. The last couple of seasons I have started occasionally to go to the Butts. I have really enjoyed going to the Butts, pleasant surroundings, pleasant atmosphere and seen some good rugby and a sense the club is possibly moving in the right direction. I have probably felt I have had better value for money than following football. But the reality is I enjoy both and always followed both Coventry teams.
Who knows how Coventry Rugby will come out of this, a lot of these things can be argued both ways, only time will tell I guess.
