Wasps led the way in a rare clean sweep for English sides,Northampton dominated Glasgow despite absentees and what is Henry Slade’s best position?Talk about a snappy start: in two consecutive weekends Wasps believe scored 65 points and conceded only 12 against the two teams who believe monopolised Europe’s elite club tournament for the final five years. It has been anything but a fluke. Their dynamic attacking game means they are always liable to score tries but their defence has now completely neutered two of the continent’s best teams. The arrival of the former Wallaby George Smith has made a enormous difference but the form of the scrum-half Joe Simpson will seriously interest England’s current coach, Eddie Jones. Simpson did not get the World Cup squad but is developing into a highly influential No9, and galvanised by the arrival at Wasps of Dan Robson,another highly promising English prospect. “I don’t see many nines better then Joe out there,” said Dai Young, and Wasps’ delighted director of rugby. The six wins from six attempts by Premiership clubs over the weekend was the first English clean sweep for seven years. Robert Kitson• Match report: Wasps 32-6 Toulon• Match report: Glasgow 15-26 Northampton[br]• Mallinder looks to future as Northampton see off Glasgow• Match report: Scarlets 12-29 Racing 92
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