‘To come here and win is massive’
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: George Skivington, Head Coach of Gloucester looks on prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Bristol at Kingsholm Stadium on February 12, 2021 in Gloucester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
George Skivington hailed Gloucester's rare victory in France as a big step forward as his injury ravaged side recovered from last week's home thumping by Leinster to make the last 16.
Gloucester were without a number of leading players including Louis Rees-Zammit, Chris Harris, Adam Hastings, Santi Carreras, Fraser Balmain, Ruan Ackermann and Ben Morgan, but recovered from a shaky start to dominate.
“I am really pleased,” said Gloucester's director of rugby. “It is tough coming here but we showed the application to stay on task and remain composed through some tricky moments.
“They had only lost at home once this season and they came fully loaded while we had lads who had to step into different positions. It was loud here and a real challenge so to come through it is massive.”
