Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The RFL acknowledged it has been contacted by solicitors representing a number of former players, adding in a statement: "The RFL takes player safety and welfare extremely seriously, and has been saddened to hear about some of the former players' difficulties. Previous head coach Daniel Farke was sacked just hours after that victory on November 6. Meanwhile, a representative of Ballance has denied the former England batter had drug issues or ever missed a test following claims made in Rafiq's written statement.