Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson was delighted with the efforts of Juarno Augustus after the No 8 marked his return from injury with a tremendous performance in the Premiership.
Augustus turned in an all-action showing to help Northampton Saints take a step closer towards the Premiership playoffs in a 45-26 victory over Bath on Friday night.
SAFFAS ABROAD: All the action wrapped here!
Featuring a new-look, blond hairstyle, the former DHL Stormers player scored a first-half try and topped the metres made and carry count for Northampton’s pack. Augustus also bumped off no less than six tackle attempts and completed two offloads.
“He was an animal and, apart from his haircut, I thought he was brilliant,” Saints director of rugby Dowson was quoted by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.
“He’d just come back from an injury so to go straight back in and play that well was really impressive.
“The physicality is something that we’re working on and that we’re always talking about that is fundamental to the game. Being physical in every aspect of the game is vital to the success of our group.”
WATCH: Duane runs into language barrier
Photo: Action Images/Andrew Boyers