Even Leicester are not free from the threat of relegation this winter | Paul Rees

Saracens and Exeter are on their own at the top of the Premiership but at the bottom things are hotting upPremiership clubs are swelled this weekend by the return of their international players, most of whom are thrust straight back into action in a season when the battle to avoid relegation looks like overshadowing the race for the top. Related: Sign up to the Breakdown for the latest rugby union news Related: Mario Ledesma has one eye on World Cup as coach bloods new Pumas | Andy Bull Continue reading...