WORCESTER Warriors' fly-half Loki Crichton was the key player as the Sixways side trounced Montauban 24-7 to maintain their 100 per cent record in the European Challenge Cup Pool Two.

But he was typically understated after an outstanding performance in which he repeatedly pinned the home side back in their own half.

"It's pretty good, we knew we needed to start well and dictate field positions and I'm pleased with how it went," he said.

"Losing last week against Newcastle was so frustrating and we were determined to go out and gain the win.

"We played well last week but still lost so we spoke a lot about that in the week. We knew that we had to go out and back up that performance with a victory and it's great to have been able to do just that."

Crichton built on his key performance against his former team Newcastle last week by putting together another example of controlled and relaxed rugby.

The Samoan international was in great form in the World Cup earlier this season, but injury and the performances of Shane Drahm have kept him from establishing a decent run in the number ten jersey at Worcester.

Speaking after the game he said the horrendous conditions had played a part in their victory over Montauban.

"We had a plan to keep putting them back into their own half and put pressure on them and make them make mistakes," he said.

"It was pretty muddy so it wasn't as easy as it may have looked but I was pleased with my kicking game.

"We should all be able to adapt to any sort of game plan and it worked well.

"It was cold and very wet so I had to take a bit more time to make decisions but it seemed to work so I'm quite happy.

"All you can do is just kick the ball and hope that the other team make a mistake and it worked."

Crichton now faces the pressure of Drahm and James Brown as all three battle for the Warriors' fly-half spot but he says there's no real animosity between them and having a strong squad is exactly what Worcester needs.

"We've got a healthy competition between ourselves but you've just got to grasp your chances when they come and do the best that you can," he said.

"We get on well and we can all play a variety of games so both Shane and James will keep me on my toes."