Meritocracy comes up trumps in pro12 finale

Like many in this neck of the woods, I was sceptical over the change from European Rugby Cup Ltd to European Professional Club Rugby. Yes, it was money-oriented and driven by the French and English and yes there are issues in terms of financial equality (whatever that means) still to be addressed. However, in one area I was never in any doubt and felt for sure the Top 14 and Aviva Premiership had a case and that relates to that much-abused word meritocracy.