Alofa Alofa stars with double as Harlequins secure 22-28 bonus-point win

Alofa Alofa's late try proved decisive for Harlequins at Worcester.
Alofa Alofa's late try proved decisive for Harlequins at Worcester.
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Worcester Warriors 22 - 28 Harlequins

Harlequins staged a terrific second half performance as they came from behind to seal a 22-28 bonus point victory over Worcester Warriors in their Anglo-Welsh encounter on Saturday.

Worcester Warriors had firm control over the game in the first 10 minutes where they amassed two tries through centre Wynand Olivier and wing Bryce Heem while fly-half Ryan Mills added conversions on both occasions.

Winger Charlie Walker and fly-half Ruaridh Jackson helped Harlequins make a brief comeback with their try and conversion in the 24th minute as they went into half-time trailing by seven points.

Even though, hooker Joe Taufete'e extended Worcester Warriors' lead to 12 points when he touched the line in the 45th minute, the gap came down to five after Charlie Matthews' replied back with a 49th minute try and Jackson converting it.

The home team had a slender five-point lead after 56 minutes and this is when wing Alofa Alofa stepped up and scored two tries in the 57th and 70th minute to ensure a six-point win for Harlequins.

The Quins continue to lead in Pool 3 while Worcester Warriors are at third in Pool 2, three points behind second placed Sale Sharks.

 

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