Jason Gilmore Calls for Continued Improvement from Harlequins Ahead of Vannes Match

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore is urging his team to maintain their recent progress as they prepare to face Vannes in the European Challenge Cup this weekend. The team is currently at the bottom of the Premiership table after losing their first three matches, including a significant defeat to Gloucester.

Despite a heavy loss of 48-0 to Gloucester on October 3, Harlequins showed improvement in their last match against Sale, where they led until the 73rd minute before succumbing to a late penalty. Gilmore expressed hope that a victory against Vannes could serve as a turning point for the team, which finished ninth in the league last season.

Gilmore noted the importance of starting strong in the Challenge Cup and highlighted the need for physicality against Vannes, who are known for their robust forward pack and unstructured play. He acknowledged that the team must capitalize on scoring opportunities, a facet they struggled with in their previous matches.