Northampton frustrated by Munster’s rearguard action

FRUSTRATED: Northampton Director of Rugby Phil Dowson. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson bemoaned his side's inability to take their chances after Sunday's 17-6 defeat to Munster virtually extinguished any hopes they had of progressing to the Champions Cup knockout stages.

Following on from last week's 46-12 defeat at reigning champions La Rochelle, Saints again finished pointless and it will require a remarkable turnaround in the reverse fixtures for them to qualify.