NEW signing Dai Bishop insists Moseley’s trip to Esher tomorrow is significant, both individually and collectively, despite the fact both sides are already condemned to the relegation play-offs.

The former Ospreys and Sale centre made his first appearance for his new side in last Friday’s win over Rotherham but tomorrow is set for his first start since joining from Edinburgh.

And while he is keen to make a good impression for personal pride, he is also adamant the clash is more important than the fact the victors will win a single point to carry over into the post-season.

“If we go down there and beat them at home it’s going to put a doubt in their heads when we play them next – it’s a big game mentally,” the 27-year-old maintained.

“If we keep this winning run going the boys will be in a good mindset going into the play-offs.

“It’s a must-win game, we go down there and if I play I will try and lead from the front in defence. If we have a good defence we then look good in attack.”

At stake is Moseley’s five-game unbeaten run, which started in the British & Irish Cup but has filtered into the Championship with a series of dogged performances.

Last time out Mose beat the Titans 9-5, thanks to three Ollie Thomas penalties, but their cohesion without the ball has been the abiding characteristic of that run.

And even though it is effectively only one point that is up for grabs, with the number of regular-season wins being carried over into the play-offs, it could still be crucial.

Esher have six victories compared to Moseley’s five and if Moseley could draw level they could afford to split the two Pool C games with the Surrey side.

However, if Esher prevail and take seven points forward Moseley would probably have to beat them home and away to overhaul them in the final group table.

The visitors’ prospects will be helped by the return to fitness of Richard Stott, but not by the continued absence of England Under-20 scrum-half Dan Robson.