Saints down title rivals Bath to go nine clear
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Northampton moved nine points clear at the Aviva Premiership summit after posting a key 21-13 victory over their nearest title rivals Bath at the Recreation Ground.
First-half tries by full-back James Wilson and hooker Mike Haywood sent Saints on their way, while fly-half Stephen Myler kicked three penalties and a conversion.
Bath flattered to deceive following an early Olly Woodburn try - full-back Tom Homer converted and booted two penalties - as Northampton shaded every key battle, especially up-front.
In completing a season's league double over Bath, reigning English champions No…
