The ‘mess’ that Harlequins can’t escape: Too many yes men, fears Marcus Smith could leave, pressure mounting on Jason Gilmore and Robbie Deans, recruitment errors and Quins legends’ anguish at ‘turning from a rugby club to a brand’

The vacant look on George Furbank’s face said absolutely everything about Harlequins’ horror start. Perhaps he was debating if he could tear up his deal and run back to Franklin’s Gardens.