Newcastle Falcons script remarkable second-half comeback to down Northampton Saints 46-31

Newcastle Falcons 46 - 31 Northampton Saints, Kingston Park
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Newcastle Falcons scripted a remarkable comeback to recover the nine-point first-half deficit by scoring five tries in the second-half to beat Northampton Saints 46-31 at Kingston Park during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash on Sunday.

Sonatane Takulua was at the helm of proceedings for the hosts as the scrum half contributed massive 24 points to his side's tally.

Apart from scoring three tries on 18th, 43rd and 51st minute, he also successfully slotted three conversions and a penalty on the 11th minute.

Sean Robinson (34), Rob Vickers (41), Kyle Cooper (57) and Mark Wilson (76) contributed a try each to the Newcastle Falcons' tally.

In response, the Saints managed to score four tries with Ken Pisi scoring on the very first minute of the game. Jamie Gibson (5), Harry Mallinder (27) and Mikey Haywood (66) also crossed over the try line for the visitors.

Fly half Stephen Myler manged to convert all four tries in addition to scoring a penalty on the 15th minute.

Saints who earned a bonus point after scoring four tries, committed far too many handling errors in the second-half which cost them dearly.