Director of rugby Dai Young says Wasps are determined to make the Ricoh Arena a fortress
Sunday 15 February 2015 18:14, UK
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young was thrilled with his side after they romped to a 37-6 Aviva Premiership victory over Harlequins and went fourth in the table.
A bumper crowd of more than 16,000 packed into their new ground, the Ricoh Arena, and Young says he and his players are determined to make the move to the midlands a success.
"It was really pleasing as, against Quins, you can't relax until the final whistle goes," he said. "They've been our bogey side but today we nailed our chances early on and frustrated them, so we always had the edge.
"At the start of the season, I didn't think we were a top-four side. Our goal was to finish in the top six but the league is so close.
“If it goes our way we could finish fourth but you could easily finish 10th.
"To get a crowd like today is phenomenal and we really enjoy playing here.
"We want to make the place a fortress. Winning helps, but we are fully aware of our responsibility."
Harlequins are now eighth in the standings but director of rugby Conor O’Shea is hopeful they can still claim a play-off spot.
"Some young players are learning some harsh lessons and our confidence is brittle at the moment," he said.
"It's a tough unforgiving league but we will keep fighting. Next week's game against Exeter is a must win for us.
"We gave Wasps the start they needed by conceding an easy nine points, which you can't afford to do away from home. It's been an up and down season for us."
