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Iyogun said he had relished the challenge of testing himself against two strong French packs in successive weeks.<\/p>\n
“You’re playing against the top of the top. In terms of our training standard and our level, we’ve never underestimated our opposition, we wanted to prove a point and have done a pretty decent job,” he said.<\/p>\n
“At the start of the season, I had a bit of blip, suffering an ankle injury and I’ve just tried to get on the park, get as many training sessions in as possible.”<\/p>\n
Iyogun, who played for England A against Australia A last year, has made 18 appearances for Saints this season, scored two tries, and has established himself as a favourite among supporters. <\/p>\n
He said: “As a prop, you’re sometimes in the shadows and it’s nice to get some recognition for the hard work you’re putting in.<\/p>\n
“The world of the front row is changing and you’re being forced to play in a way that is very free-flowing and flexible now, as opposed to walking from set-piece to set-piece.”<\/p>\n
The Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster will take place on 24 May so Northampton return to Premiership action on Friday as they travel north to face Newcastle Falcons.<\/p>\n
They are eighth in the table, 13 points adrift of the top four with just five games remaining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n