Welch: We can build on Philly learning curve
Speaking after the 29-7 loss at Talen Energy Stadium, the flanker said: “The effort and endeavour from the boys was outstanding in very testing conditions, and I thought the pack were awesome.
“Saracens are a big side who are renowned for their good set-piece, and I felt we stood up to them in that department.
“Defensively we kept them to a single try and a late penalty try. The early try was sloppy and we’re disappointed with that, but on the whole we won a lot of collisions and our energy around the park was good.”
Battling away in the heat and humidity of America’s East coast, the skipper added: “It took a lot out of the players and I’ve never played in conditions like that, to be fair.
“You get used to the old single-digit weather up north and it’s a bit of an adjustment, but the boys worked their socks off.
“Unfortunately we came up short, and we made a few errors. We were a little bit inaccurate around the half-way line and Saracens are a ruthless team, so when you give them field position they’re good at taking it.”
Pleased overall by a positive week of team bonding and training, Welch added: “It has been a great experience and a good learning opportunity for the players, so in that sense if we got the chance to come over here again I’d personally be in favour of it.”
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