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The Championship returns on Friday evening after a weekend off, and kicks off with a hotly anticipated clash between the unbeaten Jersey Reds and last year's runners-up, Doncaster Knights, at 19:15, with Nottingham vs Richmond to follow at 19:45. Saturday sees all eight remaining teams in action, with Ampthill getting proceedings underway against Caldy at 14:00, followed by three 15:00 kick offs. Hartpury travel to Bedford Blues looking for a repeat of last season's bonus-point win at Goldington Road, while Coventry take on Cornish Pirates in a finely-balanced 6th vs 7th clash at Butts Park Arena, and London Scottish host reigning champions Ealing Trailfinders at The RAG, with the visitors aiming to extend a a point-perfect start into Round 6.

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Off the pitch, plenty has happened in the 12 days since a ball was last kicked in The Championship, and you can see the RFU's latest statement on the future structure of the competition here.