Dylan Hartley: Saints must now conquer rugby in Europe

Dylan Hartley believes Northampton are better equipped than ever to win European club rugby’s biggest prize – but now must prove it.

Dylan Hartley: Saints must now conquer rugby in Europe
Sat, 04 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Peter Williamson

Saints, beaten 33-22 by Leinster in the 2011 Heineken Cup final, play Clermont Auvergne in today’s European Champions Cup quarter-final (Stade Marcel-Michelin, 5.45pm)

“We are in a better place now,” said the England hooker and Saints captain.

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