From The Rugby Paper · Adam Hathaway · · 40s
Phil Dowson defends rugby attack after Saints and Bath points fest
Phil Dowson says rugby isn't soft despite Saints and Bath scoring 18 tries in 119-point match.
In brief
Phil Dowson says rugby isn't soft despite Saints and Bath scoring 18 tries in 119-point match. Phil Dowson rejects claims rugby has gone soft after Northampton Saints beat Bath 71-48 with 18 tries in a 119-point game. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Phil Dowson defends rugby attack
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson denied rugby has gone soft after his side and Bath scored 18 tries in a 119-point match.
Premiership points fest
The 71-48 victory over Bath produced 18 tries and the second-highest aggregate in Prem history.
Recent high scores
Northampton beat Bristol Bears 94-33 in May, the Prem’s biggest aggregate.
The key point
Phil Dowson rejects claims rugby has gone soft after Northampton Saints beat Bath 71-48 with 18 tries in a 119-point game.
