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Hendy Double Helps Northampton Beat Exeter in Prem Final
George Hendy scored two tries as Northampton overturned a 17-14 deficit after Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins was sent to the sin bin.
- On Saturday, Northampton Saints secured a 26-17 victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final at Twickenham, claiming their second league title in three years.
- First-Half tries from Tommy Freeman and Fin Smith, who converted both, helped Saints establish a 14-10 lead despite Exeter's competitive effort amid a frantic pace and handling errors.
- Momentum shifted when Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins received a yellow card for a high tackle on George Furbank, allowing Northampton winger George Hendy to score two tries in three minutes.
- Player of the match Henry Pollock told TNT Sports, "The week's been amazing, all that pressure and we showed up today," reflecting Saints' composure in closing stages.
- Supporters are invited to line the streets on Sunday as an open-top bus carries the squad from Franklin's Gardens to the Guildhall, where West Northamptonshire Council officials will welcome the champions.
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