Leicester Tigers Player Ratings vs Northampton Saints
Leicester Tigers managed a losing bonus point at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, falling to Northampton Saints 23-26 in the East Midlands derby.
Although Leicester held the lead on several occasions, they couldn't get over the line, with the Saints proving too strong in the final 20 minutes.
There are arguments he’s New Zealand's third or fourth best halfback already, and he hasn’t even played for the Highlanders yet.
Meanwhile, after a summer of success with the Lions, Farrell is back in green and tasked with navigating Ireland towards the 2027 World Cup.
Author's summary: Leicester Tigers lost to Northampton Saints.