Luther Burrell gives Exeter Chiefs hope by insisting Northampton...
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In a boost to Exeter Chiefs' play-off hopes, Northampton centre Luther Burrell says there is no chance of Saints giving rivals Leicester Tigers an easy ride on Saturday.
Champions Northampton already have top spot and a home semi-final berth guaranteed this season, giving rise to questions about how strong a squad director of rugby Jim Mallinder will name for the East Midlands derby.
Mallinder could well choose to give some of his key players the weekend off to rest them and not risk injuries, although that could disrupt his side’s rhythm and lead to a morale-damaging defeat.
The result wil…
Champions Northampton already have top spot and a home semi-final berth guaranteed this season, giving rise to questions about how strong a squad director of rugby Jim Mallinder will name for the East Midlands derby.
Mallinder could well choose to give some of his key players the weekend off to rest them and not risk injuries, although that could disrupt his side’s rhythm and lead to a morale-damaging defeat.
The result wil…
