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Tyres NorthamptonThe match opened with Gloucester setting the tempo, as Santiago Carreras crossed the try line within the first three minutes. The Saints responded valiantly through George Furbank, whose try brought the score level early on. However, Gloucester capitalized on an intercepted pass, with Zach Mercer diving over for a crucial score. Carreras struck again before halftime, extending Gloucester's lead to 22-7 at the break.
The introduction of Alex Mitchell in the second half breathed life into Northampton's attack. Juarno Augustus found the try line to close the gap, but Gloucester's robust defense and game management proved too strong. Despite Northampton's best efforts, including a late try, a penalty from Carreras in the final moments sealed the 25-17 win for Gloucester.
Santiago Carreras was the standout player for Gloucester, contributing with tries and his all-around dynamism. Zach Mercer also made a significant impact with his work rate and sharp finishing. For the Saints, George Furbank and Juarno Augustus kept the home side competitive, but it wasn’t enough to overturn Gloucester's lead.
Phil Dowson, Northampton's director of rugby, expressed frustration with the team's first-half performance but acknowledged their spirited second-half effort. Injury concerns also loomed, with Fin Smith and George Hendy both leaving the game due to significant knocks.
This hard-fought match ended Northampton's long-standing unbeaten run at Franklin’s Gardens and underscored Gloucester’s growing resilience in the Premiership. Both teams will take lessons from this encounter as they move forward in the season.
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