Wood relishing date with Carter

George Pisi crossed to kick-off a first-half blitz, before Ah See Tuala scored a brace of tries to put Jim Mallinder's side in command of Pool Three.

Peter Horne and Josh Strauss gave the hosts hope, but the damage had been done by Northampton's ruthless forward performance.

A double header against Racing 92 and Dan Carter is next for Jim Mallinder's men, who have taken control of pool three.

And Wood reckons the victory was right up there with Northampton's best.

"Its right up there with one of our best wins," Wood said.

"We've had our finger burned a few times up here.

"We put a big emphasis on our forward performance, to build a solid set-piece and we wanted to take our opportunities when they came, and we got that right in this game.

"You need a kick up the backside sometimes.

"When people are writing you off and giving you stick in the press is just what you need to get fire in the belly to help you grind out a win.

"We're looking forward to the match against Racing 92.

"We play against quality players every week and he [Carter] is up there with the best in the world.

"We look forward to challenges like that and it should be a great occasion.

"We've struggled against them [Racing] in the past so we'll make sure we bring our A game against them."

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