JJ HANRAHAN MARKED his first start for Northampton Saints with two crucial kicks as the Premiership side opened their European campaign with a nervy victory over Scarlets.
The former Munster back made the switch from Thomond Park in the summer and slotted over a penalty and conversion in the Saints’ 15-11 win at Franklin’s Gardens.
George Pisi and Alex Waller crossed the line for the hosts but Scarlets were left to rue a succession of mission chances.
Gareth Davies’ try shortly after the interval gave the visitors a one-point lead but they missed four kicks at goal to slip to a narrow Pool 3 defeat.
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JJ Hanrahan plays his part as Northampton see off Scarlets
JJ HANRAHAN MARKED his first start for Northampton Saints with two crucial kicks as the Premiership side opened their European campaign with a nervy victory over Scarlets.
The former Munster back made the switch from Thomond Park in the summer and slotted over a penalty and conversion in the Saints’ 15-11 win at Franklin’s Gardens.
George Pisi and Alex Waller crossed the line for the hosts but Scarlets were left to rue a succession of mission chances.
Gareth Davies’ try shortly after the interval gave the visitors a one-point lead but they missed four kicks at goal to slip to a narrow Pool 3 defeat.
Click here for all of today’s Champions Cup and Challenge Cup results, plus the up-to-date standings.
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