New Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton have posted on social media a post-match speech from skipper Courtney Lawes, who led the club to glory at Twickenham last Saturday.
The retired England forward at Test level is set to join Brive in the Pro D2 in France next season, with the 35-year-old addressing the dressing room after Northampton’s hard-fought 25-21 win over his 17 years at Saints. has been completed. 14-man bath.
It was the club’s first title win since 2014 and emotions ran high as the final whistle sounded to confirm victory. But the celebrations quieted down for a moment in the locker room, allowing Lawes to have his final say in the squad as Northampton skipper. The speech developed is as follows:
rose: I would like to give my retirement speech again.
floor: I’m not leaving.
rose: I’m fucking leaving. No, your work is now complete. At that time, I wanted to make sure I understood that the work was not done. But guys, this is the best Saints team I’ve ever been a part of. The amount of potential, not today, today we were *****. But I will go from a player who loves playing with you to a supporter who loves watching you. And I can’t wait to see where this team takes over the next few seasons. If anyone needs anything from me.
floor: money!
rose: You might be interested. But no, seriously, my phone is open. It has been a pleasure and honor to watch you grow as a team. Being a part of this team is something I will never forget. thank you Thank you everyone.
? “I will go from being a player who loves playing with you to a supporter who loves watching you.”
epic final speech @Courtney_Lawes After he took us to the captain @premrugby The glory of Twickenham. pic.twitter.com/ICtB5kHYfg
— Northampton Saints? (@Saints Rugby) June 11, 2024
