NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards said: “That first 35 minutes was probably the best rugby we’ve played all season,” as he justified his decision to send a weakened team to Exeter for last Sunday’s 74-3 annihilation by the champions.
“We wanted the boys to be fresh for today, and they were,” said Richards. “We felt like we had a point to prove because everyone has been looking at last week and asking why we picked the team we did against Exeter. Well, today is why.
“We’ve won our last three home games, we’re very proud of that and what a way to do it.
“We’d identified some areas in Worcester’s de...