By ROB WILDMAN
Northampton.................... 21pts
Tries: Furbank 54, Mitchell 66, Penalty 70
Conversions: Smith 54, 66
Sale ..................................... 17pts
Tries: Carpenter 39, Cowan-Dickie 48
Conversions: Ford 39, 48
Drop goal: Ford 58
NORTHAMPTON went top of the Premiership after dramatically overturning a 14-0 deficit to snatch a memorable win over third-placed Sale.
The excitement of Saints’ comeback thrilled a full house of over 15,000 after a first half had been dominated by a kicking duel.
Northampton dashed clear in the final 30 minutes of frantic rugby which e...
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