I think this a great idea. It was always too big of a jump from under 19s to first team, apart from odd one or two. Next season my lad will be too old for the under 19s and I would say this is exactly what he needs, although Leeds are against the idea of a under 23s at the moment, hopefully that will change if enough teams say they are doing it

More and more people seem to be coming out in favour of some sort of reserve grade that allows over 19s a chance to play. The details haven't been agreed or anything but I think it will happen provided clubs can afford it.

I know the Academy coaches at yhe Bulls are keen on some form of A team rugby. There is too much wasted talent under the current system.

Problem is the age of 19 - it's too early. Under 21 would be better but that would mean re-organising the junior grades as some of the younger ones currently in U19s would find the jump to U21 a bit steep.

There is a championship reserve grade operating already. Fax, rams, fev etc doing it no reason why we cant.

How many teams in that league? Do they run U19s and U16s too?