George Furbank admitted he felt drained of emotion after enjoying the perfect farewell to his Northampton Saints career by hoisting up the Prem trophy at a sold-out Twickenham.
A product of the Saints Academy and a former season ticket holder, the now two-time winner departs to join Harlequins next season following 11 years at Franklin’s Gardens.
Two tries from George Hendy and one each from Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman sealed a second domestic triumph in three years for the league’s table toppers, who saw off Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in yesterday’s final.
Furbank, after his final game as captai...