PAUL REES EXAMINES THE FALLOUT FROM GLOUCESTER’S 90-0 HIDING BY NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

George Skivington has had better weeks. He knew his decision to field a largely reserve side against Premiership leaders Northampton and rest players ahead of Friday night’s Challenge Cup final against the Sharks made a 13th league defeat of the season not unlikely, but he did not anticipate a crushing, demoralising 90-point defeat.
Gloucester found themselves in a perfect storm without shelter: the weather was ideal for Northampton’s open approach, warm and sunny, the Saints were fired up after losing the ...