Struggling Quins pick up welcome Challenge Cup win
Harlequins shrug off poor form in the Prem to score a half-century of points against French side Vannes.
Harlequins secured a welcome win in the European Challenge Cup, defeating Vannes 57-19. The match marked Harlequins' first at this stage of the competition since 2018. Despite being the bottom team in the Premiership, Harlequins dominated, scoring nine tries compared to Vannes' three. England back Marcus Smith was instrumental, contributing 22 points with two tries and six conversions.
Captain Cadan Murley, Will Evans, Will Hobson, Sam Riley, and Jimmy Staples also found the try line. Vannes, who are bottom of the Top 14, managed three tries of their own, one each from Wayan De Benedittis and Enzo Benmegal, and two from Enzo Benmegal. Despite a yellow card to Hobson, Harlequins maintained control, with four of the next five tries coming from their forwards.
The victory provides a morale boost as Harlequins prepare to face Saracens in their Premiership derby next Sunday.
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