Peerless Pearson lifts Irish into fourth

By GARY FITZGERALD

London Irish .................... 37pts
Tries: Fa’aso’o 7, Pearson 17, Loader 42, Munga 64 Conversions: Jackson 8, 18, 43, 66 Penalty: Jackson 40, 78 Drop-goal: Jackson 70

Northampton................... 22pts
Tries: Augustus 31, Freeman 60, Ludlam 72 Conversions: Smith 32, Hutchinson 61 Penalty: Smith 10
Tom Pearson stole the limelight again in a crucial Exiles victory which was fully deserved and keeps them firmly in the play-off picture.
The young flanker showed off his immense skill, strength and desire and helped deliver a real blow to Saints’ own chances of a top...

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