Northampton Saints Win Over Castres in Champions Cup Opener
Northampton Saints launched their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a decisive bonus-point win against Castres at Franklin’s Gardens. Captain Fraser Dingwall opened the scoring, followed by Temo Mayanavanua’s impressive try. Despite challenging weather conditions, the Saints asserted control in the second half with further scores from Juarno Augustus and a debut try for teenager Henry Pollock. A late effort from Castres’ Pierre Colonna provided small solace to the visitors. Saints will face the Bulls next in South Africa on December 14.