Iyogun mentioned he had relished the problem of testing himself towards two sturdy French packs in successive weeks.
“You are enjoying towards the highest of the highest. When it comes to our coaching customary and our stage, we have by no means underestimated our opposition, we wished to show some extent and have accomplished a fairly respectable job,” he mentioned.
“At the beginning of the season, I had a little bit of blip, struggling an ankle harm and I’ve simply tried to get on the park, get as many coaching classes in as potential.”
Iyogun, who performed for England A towards Australia A final yr, has made 18 appearances for Saints this season, scored two tries, and has established himself as a favorite amongst supporters.
He mentioned: “As a prop, you are typically within the shadows and it is good to get some recognition for the laborious work you are placing in.
“The world of the entrance row is altering and also you’re being compelled to play in a manner that may be very free-flowing and versatile now, versus strolling from set-piece to set-piece.”
The Champions Cup semi-final towards Leinster will happen on 24 Might so Northampton return to Premiership motion on Friday as they journey north to face Newcastle Falcons.
They’re eighth within the desk, 13 factors adrift of the highest 4 with simply 5 video games remaining.