In this case, I suspect the RFL would use the talent excuse in the same way that the BBC does. Having to pay top money to attract and retain the best people.
As we all know this does not wash and it is purely, jobs for the boys.
If they had any sense they would keep their heads down and not give massive attention grabbing pay rises and hope nobody notices.
Nigel do the honest thing. You are way out of your depth, you are seen as the worst kind of CEO. A FAT CAT!!!!!! GO and GO now!!!