Northampton Saints were brilliant against Bath but I feel conflicted

FRANKLIN’S GARDENS — The first chorus of “Shoe Army” came when Northampton Saints hit 50 points, which was exactly what you would expect from home fans who are seeing a welcome and deserved victory coming their way. The gobsmacking detail that makes you think differently, and ask whether rugby is careering down the wrong path, was to realise this outpouring of joy and support came after Saints’ wing Ollie Sleightholme had just scored – checks notes – the eighth of his side’s 11 tries, for a scoreline of 50-41 against fellow Prem title contenders Bath , with another 20 minutes…