Rugby union: talking points from the weekends action | Guardian sport

Championship play-off under scrutiny; Ospreys fancied to struggle but top Pro12 and are scrums settling down?Despite an improved first-half performance against Gloucester, it is now 197 points conceded in four games for London Welsh. Worcester, meanwhile, are cruising into some form in the Championship, having stuck 55 points on Nottingham. Whether Welsh perk up or not, the play-off system which determines promotion from the Championship must surely come under increasing scrutiny. If a side are pretty certain in February they will be coming up they can plan accordingly. If they have to wait fo…