Richards hails Quins

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Quins quartet David Strettle, Stuart Abbott, Paul Volley and Mike Brown all gave England boss Brian Ashton a timely nudge with scores as the home side ended a three-game losing streak.

"That's the best we have played all season," said Richards, who guided Quins back into the Premiership at the first time of asking last season. "We looked good and took our chances very well."

He added: "Our execution was absolutely outstanding and defensively we were very strong. We've been working on our defence and it really showed."

Richards reserved special praise for the marauding Chris Hala'ufia and admitted he faces a selection dilemma with England international Nick Easter returning to full fitness in the coming days.

"Chris Hala'ufia had a storming game and it will be a real selection problem when Nick Easter comes back to fitness," Richards said.

"Andrew Mehrtens also played well and it's nice to see him back in contention. It makes a massive difference to have a player with such experience in your ranks.

"We have a motivated group of guys at this club, with a lot of youth and exuberance. We're turning the tables and a win was very important."