Harlequins narrowly beat London Wasps

Harlequins came from behind in the second half to secure a narrow 26-23 win over London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership this afternoon.

Guy Thompson powered his way over in the opening 15 minutes to score the only try of the first half for Wasps, while Andy Goode kicked a couple of penalties just before the break to leave the visitors ahead.

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Ben Botica kept the hosts in contention at half time, kicking his third penalty of the day in the final minute before the interval.

Harlequins made a quick start to the second half, with Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown both finding the try line within 15 minutes of the restart, putting the hosts ahead for the first time.

Thomas Young gave the visitors some late hope when he went over with five minutes to play, cutting the Quins advantage to three, but they could not complete the comeback.