Barry looking to put things right against Wasps

Darren Barry says Warriors will be looking to put things right when they come up against Wasps at Sixways on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).

Warriors went down to a 57-22 defeat to Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park last Saturday against last season’s Premiership finalists.

And Barry admits his side will be looking to make amends in Sunday’s West Midlands derby.

He said: “We can’t ignore last weekend and the fear of playing like that again will drive us forward for the rest of the season. 

“The boys have been working hard with a high intensity this week and that will show in the manner in which we conduct ourselves on the pitch on Sunday.”

Warriors have only lost one Premiership game at Sixways this season and will be looking to halt a Wasps side which has racked-up 38 tries in their opening nine league games.

And, according to Barry, the players believe they can beat the best sides in the league.

He continued: “Wasps are firing on all cylinders so we have to make sure our individual performances are better. There’s no reason we can’t beat a team like Wasps. 

“The coaches believe in us and the players believe in each other. We need to make sure Exeter was a one-off and come Sunday we’ll be aiming for a different result.”

With Wasps’ Ricoh Arena less than 50 miles from Sixways, Warriors will be hoping for a big crowd on Sunday.

And Barry admits the Sixways supporters can make all the difference as Warriors go in search of their second league win of the season.

He added: “If we get a big crowd on Sunday it will really help the boys get the result and performance we need after a tough week.

“When the boys are tired and we hear the noise and the chants from the crowd it really does pick us up and we want to repay the fans for all their support this season.”

Tickets for Sunday’s game are available from £22 for Adults and £11 for Juniors by clicking here, visiting the Warriors Ticket Office or calling 01905 459309. 


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