Rumour is that he may be on his way back to league. From a selfish point of view I'd like that, he would never play for England and Earle would get game time at Sarries.

Demus

McCall doesn't stand on ceremony. Several players have fallen very quickly at Sarries, including Al Hargreaves when he was club captain. If he wants to pick Earle, he'll pick him. His only concern is Sarries and if its right that Gnasher could be heading north, then my guess is that a conversation has been had and that will be that.

He is in NZ playing for Canterbury arm so not sure if he will be brought back, I hope so. As for Ashton, fingers crossed

Oooft

Poor result for Glesga the night. With the AIs and the 6N to come, a home defeat to Olstur could spell the end of the season already. Maybe that's what happens when you know the coach is leaving.

Should be a good game today Show, I quite enjoy watching Wasps lately. You might not find it quite so enjoyable haha.

I didn't.

Good team them mate don't worry about it. Also, wtf Quins!

Indeed Demus, Quins will also finish above us this season. Looks like we won't have to renew passports for next year I'm afraid.

Anyway, go to it this afternoon Bath. Put these Tiggers to the sword.

I'm not confident of that today. It would be nice to grab a win there but we always lose at Welford road.

Any win there is a result. Go for it.

As expected,we were well beaten.

We did sign Fruean though, as well as Jack Wilson. If Robbie can stay fit he will be an outstanding signing, really looking forward to him and JJ.

Demus

I'm still in deep depression. Got out of jail at the weekend, but it's all there to see. We're just not good enough to challenge this year. Not at all convinced with Big H at 10.

Your boys on the other hand.............................

Mallinder is a 12, class one too, he was put there as a last resort mate so don't worry. Has huge potential, him and Genge are my tips to have a real breakout year.

Did you watch our game at Leicester? It was last season all over again, we were awful. Of course we have alot of talent to come into the side which will help but I'm dubious still. Wasps and Sarries are in another league, if we bag top four I will be delighted.

I watched your lot, impressive as I also think Chiefs are clear #3 right now. King Louis and North do make a difference, without them I think you lose that game comfortably. I think you should be happy with a automatic HC qualification. Not what you want to hear but I think that is a fair appraisal of where you are right now.

Demus

That would do I think, but maybe even that's a pipedream. Still we'll have a lot of AP games without having to give up a load of first teamers to internationals. Dylan of course, if he's fit. George, definitely yes. Paul Hill I would think. Maybe Brookes if he gets fit. After that, it's difficult. Could even see Courtney not making the match day squad. Harrison shone for a while but there are loads of back rowers who will trample him in the rush for a start. And no other backs other than George. It's a year too early for Harry - at least I hope it is.

Yeah you lot could clean up in the international windows!

Maybe, but we'll have to play a lot better than we have been - and hope that our squad players survive Mr. Ed's judo sessions. What do you make of that lot? You must be raging about AW.

Anyone who touches Itoje gets broken, it's just physics mate! Yeah it's not great about Watson for us but it's not a disaster for us. A serious injury to Ford or JJ would be.

Another depressing Saturday. This is way too early to be writing off a season.

Thank God Bristol are struggling.

Didn't see any domestic stuff today, just the sad shadow of a once awesome bok side. This is a consequence of poor coaching and a frankly ridiculous quota system. Steyn shouldn't be anywhere near an international jersey but the problem they have now is much deeper than that.

At least we should be able to put a few points on them in the AI!

Demus

I've actually got tickets for that one. And I'm not driving.

Lucky you!

Yes mate, looking forward to chewing some biltong.

Loving the result from Scotstoun tonight. Just what the Pro 12 needed. Shows it might not be as rich, bit neither is it the poor relation that many thought it was.

I watched it. The French ref definitely added to Leicesters woes but they put in a shocking performance, Glasgow certainly deserved it. I can see why you enjoyed it haha.

Looking forward to Sarries and Exeter playing this weekend.

Mate,I enjoyed it on so many levels.

1. It was THEM getting pumped

2. I was born in Glasgow, I have lots of family there and I love the place. Fabulous city. If ever Bath get drawn to play there, make the effort to go and make a long weekend of it.

BTW, the ref didn't add to anybody's words, they never do. He would have told them how he was going to ref the game but they were either too thick or too arrogant to adapt. Maybe Glasgow were just slicker in that department too.

Didn't actually see it, but I'm assuming that young Zander horsed The Emperor.