Northampton 44-26 London Irish: Six-try Saints told to shape up for Tigers

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Northampton Saints centre Piers Francis

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Piers Francis of Northampton Saints races past Irish wing Ben Loader on his way to scoring the 5th Saints try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and London Irish at Franklin's Gardens on April 16, 2021 in Northampton, 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 David Rogers/Getty Images)

CHRIS Boyd issued a stark warning to his Northampton Saints squad after they had emerged clear winners in this ten-try feast.
“If we play like that against Leicester we will get murdered,” the Saints director of rugby advised in looking ahead to next Saturday’s trip to their East Midlands rivals.
“We know what’s coming,” he added in reference to Tigers’ improving forward power and form.
Boyd was heartened by Northampton’s attacking play which brought six tries though he quickly admitted he was disturbed by the defensive effort which leaked four.
“Defensively, we have to be much better and m...

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