Northampton Saints: (14) 24 |
Attempt: Lamb, Freeman, Hendy 2 Cons: smith 2 |
Munster: (14) 14 |
Attempt: Hayley O'Brien Cons: crowley 2 |
Northampton Saints defeated two-time champions Munster in a stifling display of rugby to book a place against the Bulls in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
James Lamb, in form after scoring two tries in last week's win against Saracens, crossed for Saints first, but Munster winger Sean O'Brien was quick to respond.
Munster's Mike Haley and Saints' Tommy Freeman exchanged tries to equalize at half-time.
However, George Hendy's two goals in the second half gave Saints a brilliant victory.
Phil Dawson's side, who lifted the trophy in 2000, are scheduled to play South Africa's Bulls in their home quarter-final next weekend.
More to come.
Northampton: Ram. Freeman, Dingwall, Odendaal, Slightholm. Smith, James.Eyogun, Langdon, Davison, Moon, Coles, Rose, Ludlam (Captain), Graham
Replacement:Matabesi, Waller, Hill, Mayanavanua, Scott-Young, Augustus, Mitchell, Hendy.
Munster: Haley. Zebo, Frisch, Nankibel, O'Brien. Crowley, Casey.Luffman, Scannell, Archer, Beirne (Capt.), Ahearn, O'Mahony, Hodnett, Coombs.
Replacement:Clarke, Wycherley, Donnelly, O'Donoghue, Kenderen, Murray, Carbery, McCarthy.
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)