We also have the ‘advantage’ of only being in the challenge cup Falcons are trying to do both which doesn’t seem to work unless you are high fliers

Agree. It’s great they’re in contention having beaten Toulon and Montpellier but it can be hard work without serious squad depth. I’d expect us to play a modified team over the next couple of weeks. They of a great win at northants yesterday, rode their luck but it was crucial. A loss there would have had them in trouble. I do worry a bit for Saints though.

Its so close, a bad run for anyone but the top 2 can spell trouble but nobody looks completely hopeless a la London Welsh or similar. That said, I feel much happier having beaten Exeter and seeing the level of performance put in.