They have started to win games thanks to a realisation that they can compete against older players, and the confidence and discipline that John Painter has given them on the pitch.
This week Roy Kelly wrote an excellent article on how last year's Colts were invigorating the First XV.
Carl Miller, Anth Carr, Martin Todd and Philip Wallis are all now first team regulars. Paul Moss is on the fringe along with Paul Miller, Greg Edwards and Phil Butler. Others such as Will Richardson have also featured .... and would probably do so again if only they trained more!
Once we get a nice safety margin of points in the bag there's every chance that more of the Stags will get a chance in the First team. Frankly, any one of them could have a run out and not look out of place.