By Nik Simon For The Mail On Sunday
Published: 20:25 GMT, 12 January 2019 | Updated: 23:08 GMT, 12 January 2019
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Something has to give if English clubs are going to return to their days as European heavyweights.
That was the view of Todd Blackadder and Dai Young after the two Premiership sides played out their dead rubber.
In many ways, the game was a pointless exercise but at least it allowed the two coaches to offer some clarity about the future of Champions Cup rugby.
Rhys Priestland kicked decisive points after Wasps scrum was penalised for moving forward
Luke Charteris of Bath collects the ball high in the air during Saturday's encounter
Only Saracens are guaranteed a place in April's quarter-finals, with Blackadder claiming the threat of relegation in the Premiership is jeopardising their progress.
'The Premiership is so tribal,' said Blackadder. 'You smash the hell out of each other and are then almost too tired to go and have a crack when it comes to the Champions Cup.
'There's not
