The result leaves Albion on 31 points, meaning they cannot escape from the bottom three, although they might still avoid finishing bottom of the table.

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However, that plan backfired as Wales struggled to a 20-15 win - a bigger margin of victory would have meant Wales finishing second in the table that season.

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Leeds Carnegie (formerly United) will also be a danger after enjoying their best ever season last term, finishing third in the table and runners-up to Arsenal in the FA Cup.

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While Essex celebrated their title victory, Kent were left to ponder on finishing fourth in the Pro40 table.

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When we arrive for dinner, one exclusively male table is just finishing lunch and taking receipt of what appear to be minihamburger petit fours.

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After finishing next to bottom of the table in McDermott's last season at The Stoop, Powell's side followed up their wins over Catalan Dragons and Crusaders with a second win at Headingley in three years.

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Finishing below the 50% prediction interval indicates that the club and manager have finished in a higher table position than expected.

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Burton stumbled over the finishing line on the final day of the season, pipping Cambridge by just two points, having led the table by 18 points at one stage.

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