'I have never won at the Rec... it's a special moment'
Glasgow lock Lewis Bean felt their stunning win at Bath was evidence of head Franco Smith’s plans coming together.
Warriors began their Challenge Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a 22-19 victory at the Recreation Ground.
Bean crossed along with George Turner and Huw Jones before Duncan Weir’s late penalty proved decisive for Glasgow, who host Perpignan in their second game in the competition on Friday night.
The former Worcester and Northampton player said in a Warriors club video: “We have talked a lot about our away performances and we came up with a plan and stuck to it. I think we are seeing the plan come into action.
“I have never won at the Rec as well so it’s brilliant for the club. I am proud of the boys and it’s a special moment.”
Scotland centre Jones was making his first appearance since his summer return to Scotstoun while Cameron Neild, Jack Mann and Angus Fraser all made their Warriors debuts, the latter two also making their professional breakthroughs.
“It’s always great to integrate new players and young blood in the team,” Bean said. “It was great to have them and to get an away win.”
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Poetic justice for trying to sell him to Australia as another kiwi saviour coach, not ! Deans was just as bad actually but McCaw and Carter covered up for him. That’s why they didn’t want him as All Black coach, even after Graeme Henry’s bumbling effort in 2007.
Go to commentsSafas are so triggered by Ireland. 3 consecutive losses, incl RWC. 8 losses out of last 12 Tests. Always excuses, of course, with Bok fans. Now Rassie with his “88%” nonsense, the Claytons Excuse is an embarrassment to Bok teams of the past when every test mattered. Their fickle mojo will be on edge for the Ireland tour. Have the referees been appointed yet ? They will need security. Have WR laid out strict guidelines for TMO’s and replays on the stadium screens ? Will the constant stoppages from Bok forwards for cramps and bootlaces be tolerated ? We’re not talking a dominant Springbok team here, they won the LOTTO Cup and they know it whether they admit it or not. The Disney doco has their fans positively fermenting internally, its going to be a nasty hangover if they get beaten on home soil. What will the excuses be then……
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