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Footy expert says code's biggest showpiece is now only for 'private school old boys and lawyers'

Footy expert says code's biggest showpiece is now only for 'private school old boys and lawyers'

Rugby Australia has been accused of making it just about impossible for working-class fans to attend the biggest Wallabies matches in more than a decade.

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