Victor Matfield and Northampton bow out gracefully at Gloucester

• Saints confirm Champions Cup berth with 28-20 win• South African Matfield brings curtain down on 21-year careerAs Dylan Hartley returned to action seven weeks after sustaining concussion during England’s grand slam triumph in Paris, a player whose greatest triumph came at the Stade de France nine years before was making his final appearance in a long career that defied the theory of player burnout. Related: Dylan Hartley returns as Northampton seal Champions Cup spot at Gloucester Continue reading...

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