Premiership, Pro12 and Top 14 rugby union play-off pointers | Michael Aylwin

May 15, 2017

Wasps and Exeter are the neutrals’ favourites, Leicester the underdogs, while Saracens need to maintain their intensity

There’s always that horrible, sceptical feeling when considering sides high on flair. Wasps have earned the right for us to wish them well as they chase down a first title since the era of Lawrence Dallaglio. Their attack is truly something to behold, layers of runners at any given time, most of whom, certainly among the backs, are capable of taking a turn as playmaker whenever required. It’s incredibly hard to defend against. They’ve averaged more than four tries a game but they’ve also conceded nearly three and more than anyone else in the top seven. Memories of Leinster in Dublin last month still haunt.

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