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VIDEO: 3 or 4 clear punches thrown during heated match at Twickenham

Defending champions Harlequins ended a memorable year victoriously as they climbed to third in the Premiership by narrowly edging past Northampton.

In a heated encounter, Saints led 21-7 at Twickenham after two early tries for Juarno Augustus and one for Alex Waller, all improved by Dan Biggar.

But Alex Dombrandt added a second to his own early try, matched by two from left winger Cadan Murley.

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2023 World Cup: England’s predicted XV

Let’s be sure to check out the England XV that will be ensuring rugby is coming home at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to the Mail Online’s prediction, down below:

#15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)

They said: “t just 20, Steward should have at least three World Cups in him and England can look forward to safety under the high ball for years to come.”

Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

#14. Anthony Watson (Bath)

Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 51 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)

Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

#11. Max Malins (Saracens)

Try Celebrations for Max Malins of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final Match between Bristol Bears and Harlequins at Ashton Gate on 19 Jun. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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