Test match. Russian national team loses to Northampton Saints

Test match

Northampton, England

Franklin’s Gardens

August 12

Northampton Saints (England) – Russia – 54:19 (26:12)

Russia: tries – Kuzin, Antonov, penalty goals, conversions – Klyuchnikov (2).

During its training session in Great Britain, the final one before the World Cup, the Russian team will play three more test matches – with the Welsh clubs Newport (August 17) and Ospreys (August 21), as well as England’s Gloucester (August 26).

During the World Cup, Russia will play against the USA, Italy, Ireland, and Australia.