Saints see off dogged Bath
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Northampton made a statement as they saw off leaders Bath with a bonus-point 31-24 win at Franklin's Gardens.
Two tries during the early stages of the second half proved the difference for Northampton despite a fightback from the visitors.
Bath were looking to kick on following a fantastic victory over Leicester Tigers a week earlier and added Alafoti Fa'osiliva and Olly Woodburn to their squad.
Northampton, meanwhile, had shown good form in the previous to comfortably beat Newcastle Falcons away from home but were dealt a blow when Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes pulled out before kick-of…
Two tries during the early stages of the second half proved the difference for Northampton despite a fightback from the visitors.
Bath were looking to kick on following a fantastic victory over Leicester Tigers a week earlier and added Alafoti Fa'osiliva and Olly Woodburn to their squad.
Northampton, meanwhile, had shown good form in the previous to comfortably beat Newcastle Falcons away from home but were dealt a blow when Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes pulled out before kick-of…
