Harlequins 27 London Irish 30

One of the joys of supporting any team in any sport is the emergence of young talent.

Quins fielded a young side against the Exiles on Wednesday in the Premiership Cup – a pool based competition – which was instructive.

Cassius Cleaves, a winger with pace to burn, and number eight Tongan Viliamo Taulani, with his surging runs, looked especially effective.

Johnny Smith stepped up to the plate from Brighton College, the school of Marcus Smith.

Quins went 17-0 down but in true Quins style staged a comeback.

Premiership rugby is in crisis but watching BT Sport you may not have realised.

Wasps served Notice of Administration, supposedly a precautionary measure, but one that could lead to their relegation.

Worcester Warriors are surviving by a wing and a prayer.

Debt-free Ealing Wanderers cannot get a place on the top table.

It’s a mess, whatever BT presenters may say.