IT was a first win for Worcester's new director of rugby, Steve Diamond, who believed his side's determination was the key factor in their victory.
He said: “In previous weeks, we've only had 40 minute performances and have been beaten up in a couple of recent games.
“We still conceded too many penalties and if we continue to do that and also not improve our defence, Harlequins will put 40 points on us next week.
“However we've now got a set of lads who have got guts and get on with the job and we now have something to build on.
“Winning games improves team spirit and I've come from an environment at Sale whereby we only lost 15-20 games at home in ten years so we have to make Sixways more of a fortress.”
Diamond added: “In the next few months it is my intention to prune the squad right down and versatility will be a key factor as I will expect players to be able to play in a number of positions.
“Duhan (van der Merwe) is world class and it's big lift to have a player like that in our squad.”
