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Phil Dowson hails Northampton’s decisiveness in the victory against Exeter
Northampton Saint's Angus Scott-Young (centre) celebrates his sides win with team mates at the end of the match during the Gallagher Premiership match at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, September 28, 2024

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Phil Dowson praised the decisiveness of his side after they got back to winning ways with a 30-24 victory over Exeter on Saturday.

Fin Smith kicked 15 points as Alex Coles, Chunya Munga and Rory Hutchinson cross for the hosts, who led 30-10 with 20 minutes remaining.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s late double, along with Olly Woodburn’s first-half score and nine points from the boot of Josh Hodge, gave the Chiefs hope of victory but time ran out.

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