George Furbank (13-15) and Fraser Dingwall (13-17) were on form to help Northampton Saints to win the Gallagher Premiership title after a ten-year wait, defeating Bath in a thrilling final at Twickenham Stadium.
The match was a close contest, with the Saints capitalising on an early red card for Bath’s Beno Obano. The Saints scored tries through Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme, while Bath responded with a try from Thomas du Toit.
In the first half, George made a crucial defensive play, preventing a potential score by Bath. He also played a key role in the Saints’ attack, setting up Freeman’s try and freeing Sleightholme for his score.
In the second half, the scores were levelled following a try from Bath’s Will Muir. However, the Saints regained the lead when Alex Mitchell crossed the line for a try, converted by George. Despite a late surge from Bath, the Saints held on to secure the Premiership title.
The match went down to the wire with the final score 25-21.
A full report of the match can be found here.
BSc Hons in Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, Ben Wood (12-19), was also part of the team that won at Twickenham being an Analysis Intern with Northampton Saints. Ben has found the whole experience incredibly rewarding and a testament to the diverse paths available within the world of professional sport. During his time at Bedford he greatly enjoyed sports, and whilst he was not on the pitch with the first teams, his passion for sports and dedication led him to explore a different, yet equally fulfilling, role within professional rugby. During his internship he has honed his expertise in Rugby Union Scrum Analysis and developed a comprehensive understanding of opposition performance through meticulous game previews.
Ben holding the trophy
Following on from their great performances both George and Fraser have also been named in the England squad for their three-test summer tour to Japan and then New Zealand. Fraser made his international debut in the Six Nations back in March with 2 caps whilst George now has 9 caps to his name.
