Back On Form

Quins found a new mix of pragmatism and flair to produce a comprehensive 36-3 defeat of league leaders Sale Sharks and get their season back on track.

The coaches will take most satisfaction from the fact that Sharks were prevented from crossing the whitewash and became increasingly frustrated (above) as the game went on.

In front of Borthwick Marcus Smith was on top form, sorry George,  and one of his kicks got the ball rolling with the back to full fitness Tyrone Green sharp as a tack to kick on a fumbled catch to score.

It was 10-3 at the break with the second try coming from Mr Care who was in support as Smith made a superb break through midfield.

Sale's Arron Reed was then yellow carded and Jonny Hill should have followed shortly afterwards when, for some unfathomable reason,  Sale took exception to the lively Chandler Cunningham-South who was  pushed through the advertising boards and then pinned by the neck.

However, the penalty led to a righteous result with the  kick to the corner seeing Sam Riley go over.

The bonus point try came at the start of the final quarter with Smith starting the move which brought in Green and Caden Murley with Will Joseph finishing .

The icing on the cake, if any were needed, came as Quins pinned Sharks on their line and patient play eventually saw Joseph take his second opportunity of the night.

Quins up to second before the weekend games.