But Hartley and his Saints have a taste for victory
The Saints will go marching into European rugby's most forbidding fortress adamant that they possess the mental fortitude to rise to the 'unique' challenge of beating Munster in Limerick. Jim Mallinder's Northampton side firmly believe they can do what so many of Europe's finest have failed to do by conquering the mighty Irish province at Thomond Park. Only Leicester have left the place victorious in 15 seasons of Heineken Cup competition, during which time Munster have risen from the bridesmaid role to double champions. Yet, if ever there was a time for the other leading Midlands club to be taking on this onerous exercise in Pool One, it is now. They go into this...
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Northampton Saints captain Hartley braced for Munster
Northampton Saints' Dylan Hartley says they must be physically and mentally at their best to compete with Munster. The 23-year-old leads his side into a ...
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Saints' Hartley preparing himself for game-winning kick situation
METAIRIE, La. – Garrett Hartley dreams of lining up 45 yards out from the right hash, a chance to put his team ...
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