In a dramatic Premiership semi-final clash between Northampton and Saracens, the loudest roar of the night at Franklin’s Gardens wasn’t for a try or a tackle—it was for a costly error by Owen Farrell.
The former England captain fumbled a poor pass, much to the home crowd’s delight. Social media also buzzed with reactions:
One fan tweeted, “That might be the loudest roar of the season after Owen Farrell drops the ball cold!”
Another added, “That cheer for Owen Farrell knocking the ball on is the loudest I’ve heard this season.”
A third commented, “Some people really do hate Owen Farrell. Glad he can just laugh.”
It was a moment that underscored the intense atmosphere and fierce rivalry on display.
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Props:
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
- Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Ellis Genge (England)
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
Hookers:
- Dewi Lake (Wales)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
- Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
Locks:
- George Martin (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland)
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- Dafydd Jenkins (Wales)
- Scott Cummings (Scotland)
Back-row:
- Jac Morgan (Wales)
- Tommy Reffell (Wales)
- Ben Earl (England)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland)
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland)
- Ollie Chessum (England)
