WOULD Nick Kennedy of London Irish have been keen on ring-fencing the Premiership last year?
His opinions, given London Irish’s current precarious position, could display a modicum of self-interest. Why should a select number of clubs have the God-given right to a place in the top echelon.
The Championship has a major roll to play in the development of young players and also as a means of providing quality game time for junior Premiership signings.
It would make the Championship pretty meaningless if there was nothing to strive for each season.
COLIN WHITE via email

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