Saints boss Dowson salutes 'world class' Freeman after try treble at Bath
Phil Dowson hailed ‘world class’ Tommy Freeman after the England star scored a hat-trick in Saints’ sensational 41-21 win at Bath on Saturday.
Freeman moved from his regular wing role to start at outside centre, and he was at the heart of an incredible victory at The Rec.
The 24-year-old was a threat throughout the game and ended his day with a try treble as Saints knocked champions Bath off the top of the Gallagher PREM.
And when asked about Freeman, Dowson said: "He’s world class – there’s no other way of saying it.
"His ability on both sides of the ball means he is one of the best in the world.
"You look at what he’s done with the British & Irish Lions and what he’s capable of doing.
"Both from a defensive and attacking point of view, and from an aerial point of view now as well, his ability to be really dominant in that space is second to none.”