Skivington: Great to see Zach in full flow
GLOUCESTER booked their place in the Premiership Cup final with Zach Mercer, pictured, leading the way with the first try and a hand in both of the others as they saw off Exeter 17-14 at Kingsholm.
Mercer was left out of the England A squad to face Portugal next weekend and director of rugby George Skivington – who is head coach for that clash at Welford Road – hailed his performance.
“Zach has a massive skill set and it was great to see him in full flow today,” said Skivington.
“We set out our marker early doors that we wanted to do something in this competition. I’m really pleased with the boys. In the first half we controlled things well. In the second half we could have controlled it better but Exeter threw everything at it.
“Lewis (Ludlow) is outstanding. There is a reason he’s captain, he is mad keen to get to a final and get some silverware.
“We expected a momentum shift in the second half but we probably gave them the opportunity. They’re a quality team, they have won this competition and they know knockout rugby very well so I’m very proud of the boys for the way they hung in there and the way they managed the last 10 minutes of the game was brilliant.”
No.8 Mercer said: “My focus is on Gloucester. I just wanted to go out there and show the players and supporters what I was capable of.”
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