CHRIS HEWETT

HATS off to the straight-talking Steve Diamond, “lead rugby consultant” – aka “new boss” – at Worcester.
In this paper last weekend, Diamond gave voice to the views of many when he mourned the decision to suspend relegation from the Premiership and remove all jeopardy from the weaker clubs in the top flight – a category in which the Midlanders are almost always to be found.
“I wish relegation were still here because it sharpens everyone up,” he commented, confirming his preference for “real competitive edge” over “deadrubber” games and adding: “I understand why it was susp...