Losing bonus point deserved.
Midfield channels key to Quins win.
Lose the set piece lose the game.
Quins were full value for their win today. We left ourselves too much to do, however unlike the last 2 rounds great escapes, we could not replicate that. Robbo had a rare off day which lost us position and possession which Quins duly punished us for. The front row got a lesson on where they need to be to be pushing for the title before the Quins starting front row went off. We just tried to force things too much when control was needed. We also have to remember that injuries over such a long period of time meant our midfield has not had time to gel. You can lose games through the 12-13 channel, and today proved as such. I am however not too disheartened, to come back from 19 points down to get a LBP away from home is a pleasing element.
I still feel though that top 4 is beyond us this term, top 6 is the return we need and to be in the top level European competition net season. We have to go all out for this, and the league is so tight. Away next week to Bristol is a must win.