Dragons 39-43 Northampton: Collins try gets Saints out of jail

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NEWPORT, WALES - APRIL 03: Ollie Sleightholme of Northampton Saints runs with the ball during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Dragons and Northampton Saints at Rodney Parade on April 03, 2021 in Newport, Wales. 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)

TEIMANA Harrison proudly declared “you can’t teach heart” after Northampton rallied to edge an 11-try thriller.
Saints looked dead and buried when they went down to 13 men and fell 32-17 and 39-24 behind at key points. But despite what director of rugby Chris Boyd called a “rubbish” first half, they somehow roused themselves as the Dragons threw victory away with Elliot Dee in the sin bin.
Northampton captain Harrison said: “We had a poor first half and then decided to turn up for the second. You can’t teach heart and I’m very proud to be a part of this team.
“To go down to 13 men is a ha...

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