Pat Howard Played Quotations

We made a decision that he was not quite right for the Sale game, and I felt if we played him it could have turned into one of those injuries that runs and runs. He will be okay to play in the Test match next Saturday.

He has taken that opportunity, he has played really well and I am sure he wants that England spot and it was timely for him. And (in terms of starting for England in the Six Nations) if you are good enough, you are old enough.

It has been a gradual build-up for Julian, and all part of integrating him in. He played 20 minutes, then 40 minutes and now a full game,

We have a real win with Brett. We want him to fight for a place until the end of the season. He has played well this season.

It's lucky we've got depth. Guys like Alex have played a huge role in the early part of the season.

It was frustrating day as a whole because we played poorly.