Courtney Lawes is now an harm doubt for England within the Six Nations after he limped off in Northampton’s defeat to La Rochelle; Harlequins cruised into the final 16 with their win over Sharks
Last Updated: 21/01/23 3:41pm
Courtney Lawes limped off in Northampton’s Heineken Cup defeat
England flanker Courtney Lawes’ participation on this season’s Six Nations is doubtful after he limped off within the twenty ninth minute of Northampton’s 31-13 defeat to La Rochelle within the Heineken Champions Cup.
Lawes has been beset with accidents of late and if he’s dominated out will probably be a severe blow to England’s possibilities of a profitable marketing campaign.
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The lack of Lawes accomplished a depressing afternoon for Saints, as centre Fraser Dingwall was despatched off for a excessive problem simply 10 minutes after the 33-year-old had left the sphere, and lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto additionally obtained a purple card within the dying moments.
Referee Andrea Piardi reveals a purple card to Northampton Saints’ Lukhan Salakaia-Loto within the dying moments of the sport
With these two key departures, Saints had no probability of competing with the reigning champions so that they fell to their fourth defeat within the competitors, which left them rooted to the underside of Pool B with only a single level.
Quentin Lespiaucq-Brettes scored two tries for La Rochelle, Levani Botia, Ulupano Seuteni and Gregory Alldritt the others with Antoine Hastoy kicking three conversions.
Tom James scored a attempt for Northampton with Fin Smith including two penalties and a conversion.
Harlequins 39-29 Sharks
Harlequins took benefit of crisp circumstances to finish their victory drought with a 39-29 win towards the Sharks that propels them into the Heineken Champions Cup knockout part.
Danny Care celebrated his 350th look for Quins with a attempt to there have been additionally contact downs for Alex Dombrandt, Cadan Murley, Stephan Lewies and Nick David in a snug bonus-point triumph.
Danny Care crossed the whitewash on his 350th look
The 2021 Gallagher Premiership champions revelled within the sunshine at Twickenham Stoop to proceed the revival begun towards Racing 92 every week earlier, clinching their first victory since December 18.
They led 21-8 within the first 20 minutes alone and having confronted a spirited comeback from a Sharks staff that includes South Africa stars Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche and Lukhanyo Am, they accelerated clear as soon as extra within the third quarter.
