Back again. On to the nuts and bolts of how the Championship will work and what 'professional' actually means.

On the first issue the provision of an attractive Anglo Welsh tournament is clearly crucial to making a reduced division work. Although Mr Thomas didn't actually say it, things are clearly not going well in this direction.

The problem? Premier Rugby Ltd of course.

Then there's there play-offs. Another sticking point.

The problem? You guessed it PRL.

And of the thorny issue of what a club has to be to do be considered professional. I almost fell off my chair when I heard his answer, make your own judgements and feel free to leave any comments on this blog.

I will post the final part tomorrow in which Martyn explains why the proposals have been carried forward despite so much opposition, their timing and how a team makes it from National Two into the Championship.

But first today's responses...