The decision by the RFU appeals panel on Friday to promote London Welsh to the Premiership (at the expense of Newcastle) is being hailed as a victory for common sense - in many ways rightly so.

There's no doubt that justice has belatedly been done, but a note of caution - having been in administration only 3 short years years ago, London Welsh now face challenging times financially as they seek to survive in a hugely competitive league.

And rumours that they may be interested in recruiting The Artist Formerly Known As Gavin Church hardly fills this writer with huge confidence.