Northampton's bonus point relief
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Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder was pleased to secure a late try bonus point in Sunday's convincing 35-10 win over Newcastle.
Saints tore out of the blocks to bag three tries within the first 30 minutes, but didn't secure the extra point until Wales winger George North crossed with three minutes to spare.
The lengthy gap between tries number three and four disappointed Mallinder slightly, but it was a minor setback after an excellent first half.
Mallinder was also pleased with the performance of young fly-half Will Hooley, who stepped in for Stephen Myler and scored the open…
Saints tore out of the blocks to bag three tries within the first 30 minutes, but didn't secure the extra point until Wales winger George North crossed with three minutes to spare.
The lengthy gap between tries number three and four disappointed Mallinder slightly, but it was a minor setback after an excellent first half.
Mallinder was also pleased with the performance of young fly-half Will Hooley, who stepped in for Stephen Myler and scored the open…
