Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s 71-48 victory over Bath produced 18 tries and the second-highest aggregate in Prem history.
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson dismissed claims that rugby has gone soft following his team's high-scoring 71-48 victory over Bath. Dowson defended the current balance between attack and defense after the two sides combined for 18 tries in the contest.
The match's aggregate total of 119 points ranks as the second highest in Premiership history. The result follows a broader trend of attacking dominance in the league, including Northampton's record-setting 94-33 win against Bristol Bears in May.
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