Wasps double stuns champions Saints

Tries from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell helped Wasps to an impressive 20-16 win over champions Northampton Saints at Adams Park on Sunday.



As an otherwise dull contest entered its final quarter, Saints' 9-3 lead built on three penalties from Stephen Myler was transformed into a 17-9 deficit.

Tries from flanker Johnson and wing Varndell in two minutes placed Wasps in a commanding position in a match where every point was a battleground.

Full-back Ben Foden crossed with two minutes remaining to salvage a bonus point as a late surge from Saints was repelled.



For Northampton it was …