Wasps' 20-game unbeaten Premiership run ended by Harlequins
Wasps' 20-game unbeaten home run in the Premiership came to an end on Sunday as they were beaten 24-21 by Harlequins.
In a tight match, it had looked as though Danny Cipriani would keep Wasps' impressive home form going from the tee, but late penalties from Marcus Smith ensured Quins denied their hosts.
Smith kicked 14 points at the Ricoh Arena to deny Wasps a third win of the campaign, and inflict a first defeat in Coventry since December 2015.
While Marland Yarde and Charlie Walker scored for Harlequins between tries from Christian Wade and Tom Cruse, Smith kicked four penalties - crucially one more than Cipriani.
Despite defeat - losing the last unbeaten record in the league - the bonus point takes Wasps above Saracens into second. The visitors go fifth.
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Wales were lucky the Boks should put 60 points past them
Go to commentsI'd rate the brothers Hendricks a point or two lower. Jaden has really not delivered on his early promise and Jordan's kicking at posts was quite erratic. Amongst other things.
I was really surprised that DuhDuh was replaced and not Jordan. DuhDuh had a great game and just underlined his class in a backline that was not firing on all cylinders.
Damian Willemse was missed. Hopefully he'll be back to full fitness and have an injury free 2025 (and '26 and '27 and so on until he decides to retire to spend time with his grandchildren).
RG was great. What an athlete.
Very happy that Hanekom made his debut at last. He gave a good account of himself and will hopefully grow into his role on the international stage.
All things considered, this was another frustrating Bok performance. Even though it was a comfortable win, it wasn't a commanding win. This Welsh team should've been put away by a far larger margin.
But I have faith in Dr Rassie. He knows more than I do. Bring on 2027 😁
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