Poacher Ribbans seals it for Saints at the death

By NEALE HARVEY

In the corner: Rory Hutchinson evades the tackle of Zach Mercer as he dives in to score for Saints
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Over: Ruaridh McConnochie scores for Bath despite Alex Mitchell’s tackle

THIS thunderous encounter between two hugely committed sides went Northampton’s way after a sensational piece of quick-thinking by David Ribbans.
With Saints trailing 26-20 and the clock on zero, lock forward Ribbans tapped a closerange penalty and plunged over, leaving battling Bath disconsolate under their posts as James Grayson coolly banged over the conversion...

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