Sat 11th April

[backrowbandit]

And now Heath can't raise a 2nd team for the playoffs.

[BenFoden’s grey beard]

Having seen a statement from the club, Heath have fallen foul of the 5 1stxv appearances rule with a large portion of their 2s.
Not sure that rule will help the likes of Watch either but plays perfectly in to clubs that run seperate sides like Harrogate and Hudds.

[bobtheguilder]

Suspect Wath will be fielding their strongest 1st XV this week, they need 2 good 5 point wins to ensure promotion.

Understand the rule, however 2XV fixtures in Merit leagues I believed were not suppose to happen on non league weekends.

Why have playoffs?