Humphreys joy at Gloucester resolve

13 September 2014The west country club, smashed 53-6 by champions Northampton eight days ago, trailed 17-3 just before half-time at Kingsholm after the Sharks ran in tries by wing Tom Arscott, scrum-half Chris Cusiter and full-back Luke McLean.

Danny Cipriani had run the show for Sale, playing a creative role in all three touchdowns, but Gloucester were transformed after the break as wing Jonny May and full-back Rob Cook scored tries prior to a late penalty try, while scrum-half Greig Laidlaw kicked 19 points.

"The first half was obviously disappointing," Humphreys said.

"M…