Northampton 41-30 SaracensRamm scores twice as hosts extend Premiership lead
If there were any lingering doubts over Northampton’s ability to sustain their title push they can be unequivocally put to bed after a mighty victory over Saracens. Five tries, an intensity that went missing last week and a masterclass at fly-half from Fin Smith tightened their hold on top spot of the Premiership and gave their sell-out crowd reason to believe this will be their year.
Saracens were off-colour with ball in hand but they stayed ferociously competitive to the end in what was a breathless encounter, and as a result Northampton will take such confidence from their victory. They had won 10 straight matches before the league’s lengthy pause but last week’s humbling can be considered an anomaly given the resilience they demonstrated here.
