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Northampton crowned Prem champions after Hendy’s double sees off Exeter
Chiefs lead 17-14 with 15 to go before Saints comeback
TL;DR
- Northampton won their second domestic title in three years, defeating Exeter.
- George Hendy scored two late tries to secure the victory for Northampton.
- Exeter had taken the lead with a try from Dafydd Jenkins while Northampton was down to 14 men.
- The match was characterized by helter-skelter action, strong tackling, and occasional errors.
- The win served as a send-off for Northampton's captain, George Furbank, who is leaving for Harlequins.
- The quality of the final and its entertainment value was highlighted as a positive for the English domestic game.