Competition in the Premier 15s has been at the highest level ever this season and Worcester Warriors prop Flo Long says it’s been ‘amazing’ for the club not to be judged as an easy win.

Warriors have challenged teams throughout the season with a key example occurring in March where they lost narrowly 28-24 to rivals Gloucester-Hartpury.
The 20-year-old Long says: “In the past we’ve been an easy win for teams, especially teams like Quins, Sarries and Wasps. But speaking to players after games they really have to fight for it.
“It’s not ‘oh we’re going to turn up and we’re guaranteed a bonus...