CONFIDENCE in Worcester Warriors’ camp hasn’t been “that bad”, insists director of rugby Gary Gold.

The former Bath and London Irish chief thought Warriors’ players would be reeling when he arrived at the struggling club earlier this month.

With just two Aviva Premiership wins under their belt at the time, Gold feared Warriors' players would be down in the dumps.

But Gold has been “pleasantly surprised” by the levels of confidence in the Sixways squad.

He says Worcester’s players’ self-belief has risen further after victory against reigning champions Saracens and then a bonus point from last weekend's loss against Exeter Chiefs.

“I have still only been here three weeks and every day I am learning more and more,” said Gold.

“I am getting a lot more insight in terms of the squad the quality of the players. Hopefully, it will come together before the end of the season.

“I am happy with the five points (from two games) but there’s just a lot of learning still to do and a long way for us to go.

“I said at the time (when I arrived) I was sure confidence would be low but I’ve been pleasantly surprised that confidence isn’t that bad.

“Worcester are a unique team because there are certain things they do very well.

"When they apply their mind, they are effective as it was a couple of weeks ago (against Sarries) and in the first half against Exeter.

“I think the confidence is growing and it will be an interesting challenge on the road.

“Confidence could possibly be eroded because they haven’t had a great away record in the Premiership. It’s an exciting challenge.”

Warriors travel to eighth-placed Northampton Saints tomorrow (3pm) with a six-point cushion over bottom-of-the-table Bristol.

Gold praised the “attitude” of Worcester players who “stuck to their guns” to pick up a try-scoring bonus point in the dying seconds against Chiefs last Saturday.

“The attitude of guys who stuck to their guns was exceptional and they realised there was a bonus point on offer and fought hard to get it at the end,” he said.

“We are greedy as coaches. We have produced such quality in three halves of rugby - two against Saracens and one against Exeter. You really want the standards to stay there.”