■By NEALE HARVEY

No drop off: Nick Walshe

HIGHLY-RATED fly-half Jacob Atkins gets another chance to prove his worth as London Irish boss Declan Kidney gives a number of fringe players a run.
In the absence of Stephen Myler, academy product Atkins, 21, produced an assured display against Jersey last week and partners scrum-half Brendan McKibbin with a semi-final place at stake.
Kidney told The Rugby Paper: “We’re pleased with the competition within the squad and when you lose someone like Stephen to injury, it’s great that Jacob can come into a pivotal league mat...