Saints players hail 'class' Premiership title win

Northampton Saints players have spoken of their joy and relief at claiming their first Premiership title since 2014.

But fly-half Finn Smith admitted they were "rubbish" at times during their 25-21 victory over Bath at Twickenham.

It was Alex Waller's last ever game for Saints after more than 300 appearances. While Courtney Lawes said a title win in his last Saints game was the perfect finale.

"I owe the club an awful lot," he said.

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