AS an Ealing Trailfinders supporter my colours are firmly nailed to the ‘No Ringfencing’ mast, but I do have some sympathy with the financial downside for the ‘yo-yo’ clubs.
Given that there will be game space afforded by the axing of the Anglo-Welsh and the British & Irish Cups, I suggest there could be a promotion/relegation play-off for the bottom two Premiership clubs and the top two from the Championship.
This would be a points-based mini competition, fought out home and away in May with the table dictating the placings for the next season. Thus, if it were ...