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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Northampton count cost of injuries to England trio after gutsy win over Saracens

Fin Smith failed a head injury assessment in Northampton’s win over Saracens - (Getty)

Phil Dowson, the Northampton Saints director of rugby, was left counting the cost of three key injuries after his side secured a gutsy 21-17 win over Saracens at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The league leaders prevailed thanks to a late try from scrum half Archie McParland having endured significant disruption during the course of the contest as England trio Fin Smith, Emmanuel Iyogun and Trevor Davison were all forced off.

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