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Gallagher Premiership
Sep 7, 2013 at 3pm UK
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38-11
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The Match
Match Report
Northampton Saints defeat Exeter Chiefs 38-11 at Franklin's Gardens to start their Aviva Premiership campaign with a bonus-point victory.
Head to Head
Jan 5, 2013 3pm
Sep 9, 2012 3pm
Saints
24-21
Exeter Chiefs
Day, Dowson, Burrell, Hartley
Dollman, Jess
Apr 22, 2012 2pm
Exeter Chiefs
15-18
Saints
Oct 8, 2011 2.30pm
Saints
33-3
Exeter Chiefs
Form Guide