Hartley Hopes Northampton Can 'pull Off A Shock'

Northampton Saints captain Dylan Hartley knows that his side face a tough task against Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-final this week.

The Irish region have only been defeated on their home ground of Thomond Park once in the history of the competition, against Leicester in 2008.

Munster are 1/3 with William Hill(Go to William Hill ») to emerge victorious from the encounter, as they seek to reach the last four of the competition for the ninth time.

Meanwhile, Northampton are 9/4 with Betfred(Go to Betfred ») to overcome a side they have already played twice in this year's tournament.

And Hartley is ready for the task, saying: "Not many teams go there and win but we want to do that. The occasion will bring the best out of every player."

The only English club left in the competition, he hopes that the whole of the country will get behind the side as they look to win a title they last landed in 2000.

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Posted on:- 08/04/2010 - 12:00 PM
Filed in:- Rugby Union Betting News