WITHGloucester losing out not just on a third Challenge Cup title, but also a chance at play-off qualification for next season’s European Cup – with Northampton securing it instead – their rugby director David Humphreys cut a forlorn figure. He said: “It’s most disappointing that we did not really test Stade Francais in the way we planned. Congratulations to Stade.
We had a good start, but it’s very hard to play any rugby with no ball.
“Stade put us under huge pressure at the setpiece – and, ultimately, we didn’t have any possession. We ...