King Midas in reverse as Saints administer a thrashing

By ROB WILDMAN

Wicked speed: Cobus Reinach Saints scores his second try for Saints
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Up and in: Denny Solomona dives over for Sale despite the tackle of Taqele Naiyaravoro

NORTHAMPTON blew Sale away to leave Steve Diamond admitting he was embarrassed and shocked at a defeat by nine tries to two.
“I did not see that coming,” said Sale’s director of rugby after watching his team concede a record number of points in a Premiership match, overtaking a 58-5 drubbing by Wasps 19 years ago.
“We were not right between the ears. It was a bit like the...

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