Boyd: We were rotten in last 50

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GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Chris Boyd, Northampton Saints' Director of Rugby looks on prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Northampton Saints at Kingsholm Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Gloucester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

DESPITE picking up a hat-trick of league victories, Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd was scathing about his side’s performance.
“In the first 30 minutes we were reasonably good, the second 50 we were rotten,” he said.
“We were pretty decent in taking advantage of them going down to 13 men but after that we were incredibly poor as our decision making went to pieces and individuals went off score.
“We said at half-time that 22 points may not be enough and they would come back out with increased vigour.
“We took a backward step after last week’s good win at Gloucester.
“We had the rub o...

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