Lang Puts Boot In To Complete Gloucester Collapse

HARLEQUINS supremo John Kingston saluted his side’s character after James Lang’s last gasp penalty completed a remarkable late comeback.

- Neale Harvey

Trailing 27-15 with just eight minutes of a compelling contest remaining, tries from brothers James and Ross Chisholm dragged Quins back into a match that appeared lost, with Lang’s boot doing the rest to keep their league campaign alive.

Kingston said: “We’re seventh with five games to go, so the guys have given the club a shot at making the top six.”

Gloucester made a blistering start when Matt Scott’s cut-out pass put Billy Burns into space.

The fly-half made good ground before releasing David Halaifonua, who left the Harlequins defence for dead before sending Willi Heinz clear. Ross Chisholm did well to chase down Heinz but Charlie Sharples picked up the pieces for a fine score.

Harlequins responded with some sparkling play of their own. Joe Marchant was the catalyst as he released Tim Visser and Tim Swiel in quick succession. Marchant was involved a third time before Swiel floated a pass for the rampaging Visser to finish at the flag.