Talking points ahead of this weekends Premiership games

Can Wasps spring a surprise and claim much needed win at Franklin Gardens

With only five games remaining Wasps travel to Franklin Gardens on Friday needing a win to resurrect their chances of a top four finish. After suffering their first defeat at the Ricoh Arena to Saracens in the previous round of games they now sit in 6th place needing a win to keep in touch with the other sides looking to to secure a place in the semi-finals. As for Northampton they have a comfortable lead at the top and will look to win their next three games starting with Wasps to confirm a home semi-final.

Will London Welsh finally be relegated this weekend

After what has been a horrific season for London Welsh they are now one defeat away from being relegated from the Premiership. From round 1 to now they have struggled suffering humiliating defeats and they face a Bath side on Saturday who will look to put them to the sword as they look to secure a top four finish.

Who will be the winners at Welford Road

A game that could be crucial come the end of the season as Exeter Chiefs travel to Welford Road to take on Leicester Tigers. The Chiefs have been terrific this season and sit in second at the moment and will look to keep themselves there come the end of the season starting by defeating the Tigers on Saturday. They face a Leicester side who are able bring in a host of internationals and with games running out cannot afford to slip up or face missing out on a top four finish.

Ciaran Fallon