I suppose I'll have to being as you asked so nicely - you just enjoy your moment in the sun and just wait, you'll see

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Thanks, you're a star and yes - i am aware of a black and white storm approaching in 2011

IMO Widnes are the only club that could compete at SL level if given the green light. Maybe Toulouse could with some help, but they cannot apply as a Championship side.

You have to remember that there are effectively going to be two franchise competitions this time around.

As I understand it, the five point criteria for the 'automatic' license available for a Championship team will restrict the potential applicants to just two. Widnes and Halifax (IF Fax have achieved a £1m turnover). Anyone else wanting to apply will go up against the SL teams in the second competition.

Realistically, I think only Widnes from the Championship will even be considered - and they will be accepted. I also think one SL team will make way for them.

wow, that was good reading that post

i think the RFL will always keep the door to SL open as long as championship clubs can improve at a level to challenge the SL clubs which arent performing