Western Force have suffered their second defeat of their UK development tour, going down 22-3 to Northampton Saints overnight.

The Force kicked the opening score of the match courtesy of a Scott Daruda penalty but from there it was all the home side.

With scores locked at 3-3 at half-time, Northampton's Chris Ashton enjoyed a pair of tries after the break to help set up the thumping victory.

The Force, who have cancelled Thursday's clash with Northampton's academy squad due to a spate of injuries, will face last year's Premiership finalists Leicester Tigers on Saturday in their final match of the five-week tour.

Four players have been forced home from the tour to date.

Utility back Scott Staniforth aggravated a knee injury, Sam Wykes will be forced to undergo surgery after dislocating his shoulder while winger Caleb Brown (hamstring) and James Dougall (hand) were the other casualties.

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