NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards expressed his delight with how well his side are performing but gave them only “a six out of ten”.
The director of rugby said: “It was a hard game, Gloucester are a far better side than their league position suggests.
“We knew it was going to be difficult, and as well as winning I’m also pleased we denied them the bonus point with the try right at the end. That showed a real ruthlessness, and I like that from the boys.
“We did become a little complacent, we didn’t react to what the referee was asking and that allowed Gloucester to throw the kitchen sink at us in ...