Fans’ favourite Manoa becoming the new Mujati at Saints

Samu Manoa is revelling in his status as a Saints fans’ favourite.
FANS' FAVOURITE - Samu Manoa (Picture: James Phillips)FANS' FAVOURITE - Samu Manoa (Picture: James Phillips)
FANS' FAVOURITE - Samu Manoa (Picture: James Phillips)

The powerhouse lock enhanced his burgeoning reputation with another two blockbusting scores to seal a 20-16 LV= Cup win against Saracens last weekend.

Supporters in the Gordon Terrace were once again in full voice as they serenaded their American star to the tune of Seven Nation Army.

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And Manoa is happy to be following in the footsteps of former Saints prop Brian Mujati in claiming his own Franklin’s Gardens chant.

“I thought I was tripping when I came back from my first try and I heard them singing a song with my name in it,” said Manoa. “It’s good.

“I suppose I can see myself like Mooj and that was good.

“It was a good game and we’ve got good support. I’m loving it here.”

Saints have now won their past three games against Saracens, with Manoa man of the match in each one.

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And the current player of the year believes he and his team-mates have got into the minds of their rivals.

Manoa said: “It started from the semi-final win there in May and I think we got in their head a little bit.

“Every game is a crucial game and we really wanted that semi-final. We got it.”

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