Wasps lapses frustrate Dai Young, Leinster look a cut above and Rhys Patchell’s attacking flair gives Scarlets momentum
After Wasps had cruised into a 21-0 lead with three converted tries after half an hour it appeared a long way back for Harlequins but then their visitors do have a habit of making life hard for themselves. Wasps began at Bath a couple of weeks ago in a similar fashion and just about got away with letting Todd Blackadder’s side back into the match. On Saturday though their luck ran out and their director of rugby, Dai Young, could not hide his frustration. “We got what we deserved. Five or six guys showed a real lack of appetite to defend,” he said. “Teams are scoring points against us far too easily.” They are effectively out of the competition but their visitors on Sunday, Ulster, certainly aren’t after victory over La Rochelle, who may have peaked a little too early in their debut Champions Cup season. Gerard Meagher
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