SAINTS’ GAME CALLED OFF DUE TO SNOW

NORTHAMPTON Saints’ European Challenge Cup game against Timisoara Saracens was postponed because of heavy snow in Romania yesterday.

Tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby said the pitch unplayable.

“Heavy snow had rendered the pitch at the Dan Paltinisanu Stadium unplayable, leaving match referee Joy Neville with no option but to cancel the fixture,” EPCR said.

“With snow continuing to fall in Romania, no alternative options were available to play the match. The Northampton Saints squad and management team are returning to England.

“The fixture will be the subject of a review which will take place shortly, and EPCR will be making no further comment until a decision is announced.”

The game represented a 2,700 mile round-trip for Saints.

“Our thanks go to the Saints supporters who have travelled here in outstanding numbers,” said Saints chief executive Mark Darbon. “Unfortunately the weather won out today.”