Against Samoa we played for 50 minutes and, although individual errors let them back into the match, it was a big step forward from the match against the Springboks.
Duncan Hodge's drop goal on the stroke of half-time proved crucial for the Reivers and the Welsh were unable to match their opponents forward power and pace in the second half.
City announced after the match that Brazil forward Robinho, who missed the game due to injury suffered on international duty, will be ruled out for up to four weeks with a stress fracture just above his ankle.