By GARY FITZGERALD

Northampton ..38pts
Tries: Augustus 8, Sleightholme 52, Mitchell 55, Furbank 71
Conversions: Grayson 9, 56; Furbank 72
Penalties: Grayson 37, 60; Furbank 68, 76

London Irish ....22pts
Tries: Joseph 62, Penalty 66, Hassell-Collins 80
Conversions: Englefield 80
Penalties: Jackson 42
George Furbank stepped up to take over the captaincy when Dan Biggar pulled out ill at the last minute and he inspired Northampton to a fine bonus point win.
The England full-back grabbed a try and led by example in a bizarre game which saw Irish reduced to 12 men in the first half.
The Exil...