Phil Davies Quotations

When we had 15 players on the pitch we looked pretty decent. It is about keeping the hard work going.

It is nothing short of a scandal that at a time of acute housing need not a single new social dwelling was started to be built in 116 English councils.

We can take a lot out of it today in terms of the pride and the way we played in the second half.

We changed a few things at half-time. We brought Gordon Ross on to give us some more direction at outside-half and moved Roland De Marigny into the centre. Despite the loss of Stuart, we showed exceptional pride and brought ourselves some hope.

Progress doesn't always go in a straight line and, although it might look like we are going backwards at the moment, we just need a win to get things going. We are building our squad with a quality group of lads.

They're not a bad team. They're better than their record.

Daryl has grown into the role and we feel the time is right for his promotion. Over the past eight to 12 weeks it has become obvious that he is the right man to take us forward.

I can't wait for the season to start! I'm sure every Director of Rugby and coach is in the same boat and really looking forward to the start of the new campaign. It's the time of year when everyone starts with zero on the table and everything in front of you is still in your own hands.