If these two were to meet in the semi-final in three weeks, we can safely say the shape of the contest will be different. Northampton claimed maximum points with this win over mighty Saracens to move into the fourth and final playoff spot with two rounds to go, but they do not have the look of champions about them.
This was Saracens’ second team and as if that were not qualification enough, the visitors played most of the match down to 14 after an early red card for Duncan Taylor.
