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Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

That was the third fastest try of the 2018/19 Premiership season

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Francis seems to be down and it looks concerning

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Saints win the penalty for holding on

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Free kick to Saints and Biggar sends it high

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Collins with a fantastic break from his 22m, takes it past the Chiefs 10m, before passing to Biggar who holds it up long enough before offloading to Francis on the angle, who goes over to score

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Maunder sends it high from the base early

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Biggar will kick off the first half

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Teams have their way onto the field. Ready for kick off

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Dylan Hartley has unfortunately been replaced due to a knee injury. Reece Marshall starts in his place and James Fish comes onto the bench

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Premiership rugby. We are coming from Franklins Gardens for Northampton vs Saints vs the Exeter Chiefs. Saints come into this game on the back of a comfortable but important win against the Worcester Warriors last week. The Chiefs are high flying though, and sit at the top of the standings, having only last once this season. Saints will have their work cut out for them as they have not beaten the Chiefs since 2016. Can Northampton get back to back wins and beat Saints for the 1st time in 5 matches or will Exeter continue their impressive season? I'm Jonathan and I will be taking you through this match with live updates and commentary.