"We worked hard on our ball movement. I thought we were one-dimensional last week [against Toulon] and kicked too soon. The passes stuck today and the guys managed the game well.

"They showed bravery with ball in hand. Part of our DNA is we want to play fast. That quick tap [try] from Hector [Patterson] probably took the arm wrestle away from the Lions. Glad the youngster had the courage to do that.

"Our lineout contesting has been good. Brad [Davis] has done an amazing job with the defence. To concede one try against a dangerous Lions team shows the effort the boys put in."