NICK VERDIER previews the battle for promotion from National One where big-spending Coventry start as favourites

Birmingham Moseley back-rower Chris Brightwell reckons Coventry deserve their favourites tag for promotion to the Championship but he is adamant it will not be as straightforward as some might think.
Following the demise of London Welsh, relegation from the Championship was frozen last season meaning that while National One champions Hartpury College were promoted to the second tier no club came down, instantly reducing the number of title contenders for this season by one.
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