The Welsh side are rightful favourites to keep the EDF Cup out of English hands again this season, says Geoffrey Riddle.

After a month of solid league action both in the Magners League and the Premiership, we don't get that again until the end of December as the EDF Energy Cup, Heineken Cup and November Internationals all swing into action over the next few weeks.

The EDF Energy Cup starts with a whimper with the unappealing Pool A clash between Newport-Gwent Dragons and Newcastle