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Gustard’s front-row gamble pays off for Quins

By NEALE HARVEY

Green machine: Nathan Earle crosses for his first try for Harlequins
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AN inspired tactical switch in the dying embers of a riveting contest enabled brave Harlequins to snap a woeful run of 11 successive away league defeats.
With Gloucester clinging to a 25-24 lead on 77 minutes, Quins supremo Paul Gustard replaced his entire front row and the fresh legs of Lewis Boyce, Dave Ward and Will Collier promptly forced a scrum penalty against the head.
Marcus Smith gleefully nailed the winning points, which was nothing less than Harlequins deserved after a b...

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