Saints book top spot
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Luther Burrell and Lee Dickson both crossed over twice to secure Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership this season, thanks to a 46-0 bonus-point triumph over London Welsh at Franklin's Gardens.
Despite a frustrating opening period, Dickson's close-range effort following a catch and drive and a moment of magic from Ken Pisi to set up Ahsee Tuala gave Saints a 17-0 lead at the interval.
Tuala then made a sublime break of his own to help Dickson score his second, before Burrell injected new life into a fading contest by grabbing two tries in quick succession to ensure the bonus p…
Despite a frustrating opening period, Dickson's close-range effort following a catch and drive and a moment of magic from Ken Pisi to set up Ahsee Tuala gave Saints a 17-0 lead at the interval.
Tuala then made a sublime break of his own to help Dickson score his second, before Burrell injected new life into a fading contest by grabbing two tries in quick succession to ensure the bonus p…
