Richards hailed as the man behind Harlequins' revival
Writing in the Guardian, Rob Kitson sings the praises of Quins boss Dean Richards as his side prepare for their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash with Leinster.
"Harlequins' presence in the Heineken Cup's last eight this season would have impressed one famous military strategist. "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom," said General George Patton. Given that Quins had dropped into National League One when Dean Richards rode into town four years ago, Sunday's significant date with Leinster is almost worth a gallantry medal in itself.
"No wonder the club's chief executive, Mark Evans, hailed Richards this week for the "brilliant" job he has done. Quins are not merely a couple of big wins away from a European final. They also lie second in the Guinness Premiership with two games to go. No club in the league has conceded fewer tries and only London Irish have scored more. As well as amassing 94 tries in all competitive games this season, they have beaten Stade Français at home and away the latter result coming at a packed Stade de France. Mighty Quins indeed."
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