“I think defensively was the big marker for me, compared to last year where, you know, Connacht would score but then concede tries and lose big games. “One of the stats I showed the players from last season was the number of try-saving tackles we made last season, and I think we’ve equaled it in one game. But defensively, generally, our mindset to defend the line, to put in a strong performance in front of our home supporters, I thought it showed. “I thought we deserved the rewards really from the work, not just today, but the work the lads have put in in pre-season since our first day. “It’s a matter now of getting ourselves ready now for a Scarlets team that’s going to be obviously disappointed having lost their first game,” he added.