Gilmore says he expected difficult Quins start

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore has stated that he anticipated a challenging beginning to the current rugby season. He attributed these early difficulties to a period of transition involving significant changes to the team during the summer break.

The comments reflect the coach's perspective on the squad's performance as they navigate the initial phase of their campaign. The focus remains on the organizational adjustments made in the off-season as the primary factor influencing the team's current competitive standing.