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Saints set up Gloucester showdownSaints set up Gloucester showdown

Author:  Ben Moss
Posted on:14 March 2010 - 06:10 PM
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Northampton Saints will face Gloucester in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup, following semi-final wins over Saracens and Cardiff Blues respectively.

Saints saw off Sarries 31-20 at Franklin's Gardens after a first half dominated by the boots of Shane Geraghty and Derick Hougaard, with the only try coming seven minutes in from Phil Dowson.

After the interval the home side romped clear thanks to tries from Brian Mujati, Paul Diggin and Neil Best, while the visitors finally crossed five minutes from time through Justin Melck.

Gloucester scored four tries in beating Cardiff Blues 29-18 at the Cardiff City Stadium, with James Simpson-Daniel registering a superb hat-trick.

The score was tied at 10-10 at half-time, before Simpson-Daniel took centre stage with three tries in 20 minutes, two of which were converted by Nicky Robinson - who kicked nine points in the game.

A late Ceri Sweeney try proved little more than a consolation for the home side, who had tasted victory in the competition last season, beating the Cherry & Whites in the final.



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