Gloucester's Brett Deacon focuses on physicality for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:06 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Gloucester's Brett Deacon focuses on physicality for new season

Summary

Brett Deacon, Gloucester's new forwards coach, emphasizes making the team "tougher" and "harder". The club tops the early-season Premiership table, achieving two victories: 45-24 against Exeter and a dominant 48-0 over Harlequins. Deacon, who joined from Leicester Tigers, credits simplicity and hard work for their success. He prepares for a return to Leicester on Friday to contest the Slater Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Gloucester leads the Premiership with 10 points from two games.
•The team defeated Exeter 45-24 and Harlequins 48-0.
•Deacon emphasizes fundamentals and physicality for improvement.
•Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake joined Gloucester from Ospreys this season.
•Gloucester competes for the Slater Cup against Leicester on Friday.

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11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Deacon aims for a 'tougher, harder' Gloucester

What they're saying

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New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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