Worcester 14-62 Northampton: Sleightholme runs riot in a Saints slaughter

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WORCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Ollie Sleightholme of Northampton Saints breaks through to score a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Northampton Saints at Sixways Stadium on March 27, 2021 in Worcester, 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 Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

OLLIE Sleightholme scored four tries as rampant Saints ensured Worcester’s miserable season continued with a crushing defeat.
Warriors were already in trouble – losing 22-7 – when their former England wing, Chris Ashton, was red carded in the 51st minute for charging into a ruck and making contact with the head of Northampton replacement, Tommy Freeman.
However after Ashton’s dismissal, their performance became abject as there was total capitulation.
Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas said: “That scoreline is not acceptable and our supporters don’t deserve a result like that.
“The club ...

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