Smith - terrific job

Tony Smith: boys stuck at it

We did not have the best of preparations as we had quite a bit of celebrating to do during the week, but the boys really stuck at it.

Tony Smith
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Warrington head coach Tony Smith praised his side's character after their 36-22 win against Harlequins at The Stoop.

The Wolves scored six tries to see off a determined London side, with Chris Bridge helping himself to 20 points.

Smith said: "I thought overall we did a terrific job. We did not have the best of preparations as we had quite a bit of celebrating to do during the week, but the boys really stuck at it.

"I thought we showed some real toughness of character and a real desire to scramble in defence.

"Quins really came at us and it was an expansive game. They are a dangerous side to play against and our commitment was superb.

"I expected us to be disjointed at times and we were, but we still dug in and got the win.

"We have been consistent all year, and after 27 rounds we have deserved to test ourselves in the play-offs.

"It will be a real challenge for us but we are all looking forward to it."

Pleased

Departing Quins coach Brian McDermott, who will join Leeds for next season, said: "I was really pleased with how we finished. Credit to Warrington they are a very, very good side and they took their tries well.

"It really hit me today that I was leaving and it has been an emotional day to be honest. But this is not the end for the club, it is a starting point.

"We have the London juniors coming through now and we have the talent pool there to capitalise on.

"The club is very close to getting over the line and I think I have succeeded here.

"This club will always mean a lot to me and I have made a great number of friends among the players and staff. But the time was right to go and I am excited about heading to Leeds."