Northampton stayed on course for Premiership and Champions Cup glory and Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson said his team’s supporters could dream of what would be a remarkable double.
This was an epic European encounter, Dowson’s men following fellow English sides Harlequins and Exeter into the quarter-finals. Northampton will face South African giants Bulls in the last eight.
Saints will surely fancy their chances. They are currently five points clear at the top of the Premiership table and will have home advantage against the Bulls on Saturday night.
Asked if he thought a double was a realistic achievement, Dowson said: ‘Yes, I think so but we have got to keep our feet on the ground. We’ve got a short turnaround for the Bulls.
‘They are a very, very talented group. They’ve got some big men and power and athleticism throughout their squad. There is an element of relief.
George Hendy (L) inspired Northampton…
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