Manoa named Aviva Premiership player of the month
Big-hitting Saints lock Samu Manoa has been named Aviva Premiership player of the month for October.
Northampton only played two Premiership games during that period, drawing 19-19 at Leicester before smashing Saracens 41-20 at Franklin’s Gardens.
Manoa put in a barnstorming performance in the latter of those clashes, scoring a try and bossing proceedings as Sarries saw their 100 per cent start go up in smoke.