Saracens and Bath are being investigated by Premier Rugby for alleged breaches of the controversial salary cap system which could see them hit with hefty points deductions and fines. Sportsmail has learned an inquiry is under way following ‘whistleblower’ testimony. It appears to substantiate allegations that clubs are flouting rules aimed at maintaining financial stability among top-flight teams. Saracens, backed by a consortium of South African-based businesses, mounted a pre-emptive public relations campaign calling for the abolition of the £5.5million annual cap. They claim it is ‘outdated’ and ‘possibly illegal’. Saracens are facing heavy fines and point deductions over alleged breaches of salary cap regulations
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Saracens and Bath are being investigated by Premier Rugby
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Both sides are facing heavy fines and point deductions
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They are alleged to have broken salary cap regulations
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Saracens indicated they have the backing of six other Premiership clubs
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But a Sportsmail investigation failed to find significant support
A Premiership Rugby spokesman said: ‘@placeholder cannot comment on whether investigation proceedings are taking place or not.