Poor start 
for Yorkshire

gary Mercer’s championship record
Gary Mercers future is uncertain as Sir Ian McGeechan looks to resolve the best way forward' (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).Gary Mercers future is uncertain as Sir Ian McGeechan looks to resolve the best way forward' (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).
Gary Mercers future is uncertain as Sir Ian McGeechan looks to resolve the best way forward' (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Cornish Pirates (a) 
 won 29-18

Bristol (h) lost 26-13

Moseley (a) won 32-28

Doncaster (h) lost 32-23

Nottingham (a) lost 26-20

Rotherham (h) lost 6-0

Bedford (a) lost 15-10

Plymouth (h) drew 19-19

B&I Cup Games Mercer will miss:

Friday: Aberavon (a)

Dec 7: Ulster (h - Huddersfield)

Dec 13: Rotherham (a)