“You can’t fault the effort of the guys and I think that we are starting to put it all together,” he said.

“I just hope that I can come back and help the cause.

“Harlequins are a very hard working side. Their coach Brian McDermott has ensured that they have been well educated and well-drilled and they are a team who work very hard for one another.

“They are strong on offence and have not conceded too many tries, so we know we are going to have to work hard in all departments – and ensure that we make no mistakes.”