Saints clip Ashton’s wings

NORTHAMPTON have dropped winger Chris Ashton amid rumours of a training ground row with director of rugby Jim Mallinder.

The English winger, who has just signed a long-term contract with Saracens, is understood to have returned from the World Cup wanting to explore his options. However he never entered negotiations with Northampton.

“We’re obviously disappointed that Chris, pictured, has decided he wants to play his rugby elsewhere,” Mallinder said.

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