Fiji born Taqele Naiyaravoro scores for Northampton Saints [Source: Redhatphoto]

Fiji born Taqele Naiyaravoro scored a crucial try to help a 13-man Northampton Saints beat Wasps 35-31 in the Gallagher Premiership this morning.

The try also denied Wasps from securing a thrilling comeback victory.

Last match, last try, back to the dark Finland winter and scanning work of old slides tomorrow… 17 days, 8 rugby matches, 1700 miles driving on the left side… #NorthamptonSaints #WASvNOR @SaintsRugby #Rugby pic.twitter.com/89EaUsIdtE

— Juha Tamminen (@TamminenJuha) January 5, 2020

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Northampton was down to 13 men and behind on the scoreboard with ten minutes remaining.

Despite their numerical advantage, it wasn’t a lead Wasps could see out to the final whistle as Naiyaravoro bludgeoned over from a close-range scrum for the game’s deciding score to earn Saints a 35-31 win.

Flying Fijians lock forward Api Ratuniyarawa and hooker Sam Matavesi also featured for Northampton.

Both players came off the bench.