By PAUL REES

Bonus ball: Tom James scores Northampton’s fourth try against Saracens a fortnight ago

CHRIS Boyd believes the bye weekend for one club in every round of the Premiership has been a welcome relief in a crowded season.
But how long clubs can continue to plan for having two weekends off every season hinges on the issue of promotion and relegation. There are 13 clubs in the Premiership but have been moves to increase the number to 14.
Boyd’s Northampton have won five of their last six Premiership matches and victory over Newcastle at Franklin’s Garde...