Northampton Saints returned to winning ways in the Gallagher Premiership with an impressive 41-3src victory over Saracens at Franklin’s Gardens.
James Ramm bagged a brace, while Alex Coles, Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme got on the scoresheet as the hosts secured all five points to increase their lead over Bath at the top of the table with just four games remaining.
As for Saracens, the defeat means they stay third, although they could finish the weekend behind Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins and out of the play-off places.
The two teams came into the contest on the back of very different results.
But it was Saints who started by far the brighter and deservedly went ahead when Coles was put through a gap in the fifth minute.
The pressure kept coming. An incredible run from Sleightholme looked certain to result in another try before he was hauled down. His offload found Ramm, who was awarded the score after a lengthy TMO check as Northampton moved 14-src clear.
Sarries hit back through Theo McFarland’s charge-down in the
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