Back on track

After all the setbacks we've had in recent months, the win over Gloucester was both a relief and a major high.

You could tell in the celebrations of the boys after the final whistle how much it meant to us and especially sealing the win in such dramatic fashion.

The reaction was probably the biggest since we won the Premiership final at Twickenham. But I think it was like that because we realised that if we'd lost that game we could kiss any dreams of going back to Twickenham goodbye.

It wasn't just a league win, it got our season back on track and made sure we didn't fall completely out of the reckoning.

It was just a shame that David Blair got injured because I thought he played well and that he had a good chance of putting together a good run in the side.

But there were so many top class performances out there but I must say that Juan Lobbe was outstanding again.

I know some people were calling Gloucester's Marco Bortolami the signing of the season before the game but I reckon Juan has to be up there as well.

Nacho (Ignacio Fernandex Lobbe) was already one of the boys here so I didn't think Juan would have many problems settling in here. His missus has been over from Argentina as well recently so that can only be good for him!

You can tell he's growing in confidence with every game and he could become a great player.

We got a couple of days off after the Gloucester game but, for me, it went from high to a real low.

I went to watch the Liverpool game on Tuesday night and I must say that is the first time I have left any football match before the final whistle.

I just couldn't stand it, Arsenal seem to have the measure of us now. They have beaten us three times already this season but to lose 6-3 was a disaster.

I'm just hoping that kind of luck doesn't follow me around all week! I'm in the team for the Calvisano game and it's absolutely vital that we play well and get all five points.

Philippe's gone with an adventurous backline so that shows our intentions. We want to get out there and play some rugby.

A lot of people are writing our Heineken Cup chances off and I must admit, they do look slim.

But as long as there is even the slightest of chances we will fight to make it happen. There's no point giving up and then wondering what might have been, we just have to get out there and do the business.

If we can rattle in a few tries it will make the Ospreys game pretty tasty.

I saw this week that Charlie (Hodgson) and Whitey (Jason White) are looking to play some rugby league this summer to get fitness before the World Cup.

I think it would be a pretty good idea because it would be a real shame if those guys had to miss out on the tournament and if people didn't get the chance to see them play in the World Cup.

I've done a bit of training with St Helens myself in the past and it is good for regaining sharpness.

I'm not sure if any Superleague sides would want to risk them in full competition but they could play a few A League games and at least that would allow them to get back on the pitch in a game situation.

But I reckon the pair of them could adapt pretty well to league, especially Charlie. He used to play league when he was younger and he knows the ropes so who knows what'll happen.