Because in reality nothing was at stake. It’s disappointing that the sport is set up in such a way that having a poor season likely gets you a good move the following year. And no, I don’t have a better solution.
No team is winning away at Armadale with that top three IMO. Pickering has improved year on year and I’ve not doubt he will again. Masters is pretty much unbeatable at Edinburgh with Worrall not far behind.