Saints cement top spot
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It was a case of all bark and no bite for Harlequins as tries from Samu Manoa, James Wilson and Tom Wood helped Northampton Saints to a 17-13 Premiership victory at Franklin's Gardens.
The match started well for Quins with Marland Yarde looking dangerous and the visitors able to hold the champions at bay for almost half an hour.
A Nick Evans penalty gave Harlequins the lead but that only served to ignite the Saints attack as Manoa and Wilson put them in charge and Wood's second half try sealed the win - Quins left to settle for a losing bonus point.
The home side looked like they w…
The match started well for Quins with Marland Yarde looking dangerous and the visitors able to hold the champions at bay for almost half an hour.
A Nick Evans penalty gave Harlequins the lead but that only served to ignite the Saints attack as Manoa and Wilson put them in charge and Wood's second half try sealed the win - Quins left to settle for a losing bonus point.
The home side looked like they w…
