Northampton's Record-Breaking Victory Over Bristol
George Hendy scored four of Northampton's 14 tries in a commanding performance at Franklin's Gardens.
Tries: Hendy (4), Hutchinson (2), Chick, Coles, McParland (2), Furbank, Kemeny, Pollock, Graham
Conversions: Smith (11), Hutchinson
Bristol Tries: Thacker, Rees-Zammit, Randall, Ivanishvili, Heward
Conversions: Jordan, Williams (3)
Northampton secured a dominant 14-try victory over Bristol, confirming their place in the Premiership semi-finals. George Hendy was the standout player, scoring four tries, including the opening try in the fourth minute and the final try of the match.
The Saints were relentless throughout the game, scoring on nearly every attack. They amassed nine tries in the first half alone, establishing a commanding 61-14 lead by halftime. The five additional tries scored in the second half, while impressive, were less impactful given the already substantial lead.
The defeat dealt a significant blow to Bristol's aspirations of reaching the play-offs. They now trail fourth-placed Exeter by four points, with Exeter set to face Harlequins on Saturday. Despite the loss, Bristol managed to score five tries, earning a valuable bonus point.
Team Lineups
Northampton: Furbank, Freeman, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Hendy, Smith, McParland; Iyogun, Smith, Millar Mills, Coles, Prowse, Kemeny, Pollock, Chick
Replacements: Walker, Fischetti, Green, Van Der Mescht, Pearson, Graham, Mitchell, Dingwall
Bristol: Lane, Rees-Zammit, Janse van Rensburg, Williams, Ravouvou, Jordan, Randall; Genge, Thacker, Kloska, Dun, Batley, Owen, Harding (c), Grondona
Replacements: Gwilliam, Woolmore, Lahiff, Taylor, Ivanishvili, Marmion, Moroni, Heward
