Saints wait to discover opponents

Northampton were today waiting to discover whether Gloucester will be confirmed as their opponents in the Powergen Cup final at Twickenham on April 5.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2003 - 09:08

Northampton were today waiting to discover whether Gloucester will be confirmed as their opponents in the Powergen Cup final at Twickenham on April 5.

Saints stormed into English rugby’s knockout showpiece by crushing holders London Irish 38-9 and avenging last season’s 38-7 Twickenham humiliation against the same opponents.

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