By NICK POWELL

Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they strive to adapt their style to operate better in the cold, wet conditions.
The 32-year-old joined Quins at the start of this season after a stint playing for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz which had come following his long-time club Wasps going into liquidation in October 2022.
He has added a level of ballast to the team up front that has been crucial in the general improvement of the club’s work at the breakdown, their defence, the operation of their lineout and a...