Saints took an easy win over Newcastle Falcons, 37 - 23, in the first round
of the LV cup. Saints feel lucky to have won this game because 14 out of the 15 who started last week, were absent.
of the LV cup. Saints feel lucky to have won this game because 14 out of the 15 who started last week, were absent.
Tom Collins kick - started the 80 minutes off with an eye-catching try from the youngster. However, Tom Catterick, a Falcons player alsp grabbed his own try not long after.
The next try came from a big shove of the pack which let Teimana Harrison dash over the line, Haywood finished off the half with a dart across the line to score Saints third try of the day.
Saints third try of the day.
The 4th try came from Tom Collins once again, this ensured Saints the important bonus point try. A fast pace and a sidestep from Collins helped him dot over the line.
It was not all plain sailing for Saints as Falcons player, Juan Pablo Socino scores their final try to put pressure onto the Saints defence. Nethertheless, Howard Packman had the final say but producing the famous Swallow dive to fly over the line to ensure Saints in winning the vital game.
their final try to put pressure onto the Saints defence. Nethertheless, Howard Packman had the final say but producing the famous Swallow dive to fly over the line to ensure Saints in winning the vital game.
Will Hooley put 12 points onto the score board with his boot, it was a comfortable victory for the very young and youthful Saints side.
Newcastle begun strong in their campaign to stop Saints from winning. The Falcons swung towards their tryline many times with impressive offloads and structure. The game
in the first few minutes were not going Saints' ways as they were losing 7 - 0 just after five minutes! But Saints, thankfully, responded quickly and Collins dashed over the line for the first time. Hooley added his own points to the board with a far and accurate penalty before Falcons, Clegg placed a penalty over the posts.
in the first few minutes were not going Saints' ways as they were losing 7 - 0 just after five minutes! But Saints, thankfully, responded quickly and Collins dashed over the line for the first time. Hooley added his own points to the board with a far and accurate penalty before Falcons, Clegg placed a penalty over the posts.
Saints pushed hard to go back in front but Packman was soon tackled out of play - the ref pulled back for an earlier penalty and Hooley slotted an important penalty right infront of the posts.
Newcastle, not soon after, had a perfect opportunity to score a try but Scott MacLeod failed to offload and former Falcon Joel Hodgson, making his Saints debut, made the try saving tackle.
Unfortunatly, the Falcons did register some points soon after. Saints were searching for another break through and Collins was making good breaks, However, Alesana Tuilagi's arm took Collins out illegally and was swiftly sent to the sin bin, for a well earnt 10 minutes off thepitch.
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With Tuilagi missing, Saints pushed and heived over the line for Teimana to score over the line. Hooley made it 17 - 13 to the homeside. This was not the only try they scored whilst Tuilagi was in the sin bin. A intelligent and selfless pass by Day, saw Haywood over the line too. The Saints men led a confortable, 22 - 13 lead.
Falcons were not going to give up yet. They added pressure as Socino, who walked through the Saints defence to score. Clegg's conversion meant they were only 6 points away from Saints with 6 minutes to go.
Saints put a stop to this. Hooley's boot placed a penatly over the post and Packman flew over the line to ensure Falcons would not catch them. Seconds ticked down and as the ball went over for the conversion the clock ticked to 0.
The Saints youngsters started their campaign with a bang.
Man of the Match: Ethan Waller
My Man of the Match: Tom Collins
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