The Men in Black, Green and Gold were edged out after a compelling ding-dong battle in the West Country.
The flanker – called up by England earlier this week – captains the Men in Black, Green and Gold at the Rec.
The Northampton Saints Academy duo have been called into England’s 32-player squad for the Championship.
Fraser Dingwall, Paul Hill, Lewis Ludlam, and Alex Mitchell will head into camp at the Lensbury next week.
The 25-year-old lock stole the headlines by scooping the Players’ Player and Supporters’ Player of the Season gongs.
The 25-year-old lock was shown a red card by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys and subsequently given a three-week suspension.
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Northampton’s Director of Rugby admitted the never-say-die performance of his 14-man side on Sunday filled him with pride.
The 63-year-old played 66 games for the Men in Black, Green and Gold between 1991 and 1993, and was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby and the community.
Rory Hutchinson’s double meant the men in Black, Green and Gold had led for most of the contest, despite being down to 14 men.
