The Harlequins' 7-34 loss to the Leicester Tigers at The Stoop was a stark reminder of the team's struggles this season. With a bonus point win, the Tigers moved into fourth place in the Prem table, while the Quins remain second from bottom with just 10 points after 10 games. But here's where it gets controversial... While Chandler Cunningham-South's late try prevented a shutout, it wasn't enough to avoid a fifth straight defeat for Jason Gilmore's struggling outfit. And this is the part most people miss... Despite a confident display, Jack van Poortvliet's slight niggle halfway through the second half could be a concern for England coach Steve Borthwick, who may be keeping his fingers crossed after a shoulder injury spoiled his chances of a place in the autumn squad last summer. The Tigers scrum-half produced a moment of quality at The Stoop, with his solo effort in the first half the pick of the visitors' five tries. Gabriel Hamer-Webb, Freddie Steward, Jamie Blamire and Izaia Perese scored the others as the visitors ran roughshod over the home side. Quins' lack of confidence was evident as they had their own chance to level at 7-7, but Cadan Murley's break was wasted by Bryn Bradley's fumble. More worrying for Quins management was the fact that a significant number of home fans had already departed after seeing enough of a side who remain second from bottom on just 10 points after 10 games. The match was refereed by Adam Leal.
