Saints taught a harsh lesson
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Dylan Hartley was quick to acknowledge that English rugby flag bearers Northampton Saints had been taught "one hell of a lesson" as they were blown away by a rampant Clermont in a one-sided European Cup quarterfinal.
The former European champions were left chasing shadows as Clermont turned on the style to book their place in the last four - and get Hartley's vote for potential 2015 champions.
"They are a quality outfit and, while no-one is invincible, after today they will take some stopping," said the England hooker.
"We did not get a foothold early on and after that compounded t…
The former European champions were left chasing shadows as Clermont turned on the style to book their place in the last four - and get Hartley's vote for potential 2015 champions.
"They are a quality outfit and, while no-one is invincible, after today they will take some stopping," said the England hooker.
"We did not get a foothold early on and after that compounded t…
