BOURNEMOUTH chief David Dunn believes the Rugby Lions crisis has highlighted the importance of his club’s frugal financial approach.

The Dorset-based Lions will not be locking horns with their namesakes next season after Rugby were kicked out of National League Two South.

Rugby went into liquidation last month and had been given until 5pm on Friday to satisfy rugby creditors.

But having failed to meet the Rugby Football Union’s deadline, the 139-year-old club will play no part in the league next season.

That dramatic news came after club owner Michael Aland had last year outlined plans to bring top-flight rugby to the Warwickshire town. Rugby had also recruited Leicester and England legend Neil Back to lead that charge.

Chapel Gate director of rugby Dunn insists Bournemouth – who pride themselves on being an amateur club – will continue to resist the temptation to splash the cash following promotion to the fourth tier.

Dunn told the Daily Echo: “It is a real lesson for all of us.

“Our philosophy, in terms of our management of the club, is absolutely spot on because that is the last thing we would want to happen to us.”

Discussing the Rugby situation, Peter Baines, the RFU’s chairman of governance, said: “We hope that with the help and support of the local community, the club will be able to rejoin the league structure in the future.

“Supporting our clubs and keeping players on the field is the core of what the RFU does but, in this case, the club was unable to satisfy its rugby creditors and meet agreed targets in line with our regulations.

“The consequences of getting into severe financial difficulties can be catastrophic for clubs and this event underlines how important it is for them to live within their means.”

In a statement released in June, Aland had said: “I anticipate being able to make some positive statements in the very near future and I thank you all for your ongoing patience and support.”

National League Two South will continue as a 15-team league in 2012-13.