Northampton must beware Leicester's habit of finding form at just the right time
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A six-try win against London Welsh ensured that Northampton will finish top of the Aviva Premiership this season and secured the advantage of a home tie in the end of season play-offs.
Without a rich benefactor this community-based club have steadily advanced, both on and off the field and the efforts of Jim Mallinder, the director of rugby, the assistant coach Dorian West and their squad should be congratulated.
That said, whether they can complete the job of winning the title is by no means certain.
On their day they play with power and, in players such as George North, Luther Burrel…
Without a rich benefactor this community-based club have steadily advanced, both on and off the field and the efforts of Jim Mallinder, the director of rugby, the assistant coach Dorian West and their squad should be congratulated.
That said, whether they can complete the job of winning the title is by no means certain.
On their day they play with power and, in players such as George North, Luther Burrel…