Joe

Nine into eight is the problem.

Ulster play Glasgow, Edinburgh play Connacht.

And then on Saturday, those two games are on Friday.

So Ulster, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Connacht are on Friday, on Saturday.

Leinster at home to the Ospreys is 5.15 and then Munster at home to the Lions is 7.45.

Nobody wants detailed permutations in their ears right now.

So we'll just keep this very short and simple and we can watch the games unfold.

Connacht are one point outside the top eight, albeit it's nicely condensed.

I mean, five points separate Connacht from the Bulls in fourth.

And so in effect, Connacht will most likely have to do the business away to Edinburgh.

And then see what happens in the Ulster game, Cardiff game, Munster Lions games.

But...

They've got somebody in their sights.

So there is definitely a chance that Connacht and I guess all four provinces could make the top eight.

Half decent chance.

I know you were at Connacht 26, Munster 7 at the weekend.

As you said, that's seven wins from eight for Connacht.

They're certainly paying the price for their two wins from nine.

It's taken a while for

The Lancaster effect to take hold, you know, which is understandable and fair.