The 20-year-old’s current streak of 12 successful kicks at goal is the longest in the Premiership. Two changes come in the front row for Northampton with props Alex Waller and Paul Hill returning to the starting line-up to pack down either side of hooker Mike Haywood. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Alex Moon are selected together in Saints’ engine room for the third straight week, while No. 8 Juarno Augustus returns from injury in the back row to join flankers Angus Scott-Young and Sam Graham – who made a whopping 37 tackles between them last time out against Exeter.
Fin Smith remains in the No. The 20-year-old’s current streak of 12 successful kicks at goal is the longest in the Premiership. Two changes come in the front row for Northampton with props Alex Waller and Paul Hill returning to the starting line-up to pack down either side of hooker Mike Haywood. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Alex Moon are selected together in Saints’ engine room for the third straight week, while No. 8 Juarno Augustus returns from injury in the back row to join flankers Angus Scott-Young and Sam Graham – who made a whopping 37 tackles between them last time out against Exeter.
George Furbank and Alex Mitchell both start in Saints’ back-line, at fullback and scrum-half respectively, after the pair were released from England duty on Wednesday. Meanwhile Tommy Freeman – scorer of both Northampton tries against Chiefs – and Courtnall Skosan continue on the wings, with the visitors’ midfield also unchanged as skipper Fraser Dingwall and Rory Hutchinson are named in the centres. Fin Smith remains in the No. 10 jersey after an impressive start to his Saints career which has seen him pick up 29 points and a man-of-the-match award in two appearances.
Amongst the replacements for Northampton, the likes of Emmanuel Iyogun, Tom James and Matt Proctor will be hoping to make an impact from the bench, while Kayde Sylvester and James Ramm could make their Gallagher Premiership debuts if they enter the action. SARACENS vs NORTHAMPTON SAINTSGallagher Premiership Rugby, Round 10Sunday 13 November 2022StoneX StadiumKick-off: 12. 15pm 15 George Furbank14 Tommy Freeman13 Fraser Dingwall (c)12 Rory Hutchinson11 Courtnall Skosan10 Fin Smith9 Alex Mitchell 1 Alex Waller2 Mike Haywood3 Paul Hill4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto5 Alex Moon6 Angus Scott-Young7 Sam Graham8 Juarno Augustus Replacements:16 Robbie Smith17 Emmanuel Iyogun18 Ehren Painter19 Brandon Nansen20 Kayde Sylvester21 Tom James22 Matt Proctor23 James Ramm Not considered for selection:Matthew Arden, James Fish, James Grayson, Aaron Hinkley, Courtney Lawes, Tom Lockett, Lewis Ludlam, George Patten, Ollie Sleightholme and Karl Wilkins.
International duty:Alex Coles (England), Sam Matavesi (Fiji) and David Ribbans (England). SARACENS TEAM TO FACE SAINTS15 Max Malins, 14 Alex Lewington, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Alex Lozowski, 11 Sean Maitland, 10 Alex Goode, 9 Ivan van Zyl; 1 Robin Hislop, 2 Theo Dan, 3 Marco Riccioni, 4 Callum Hunter-Hill, 5 Andrew Kitchener, 6 Andy Christie, 7 Ben Earl (c), 8 Jackson Wray. Replacements: 16 Ethan Lewis, 17 James Flynn, 18 Alec Clarey, 19 Ollie Stonham, 20 Hugh Tizard, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Josh Hallett, 23 Tom Howe.
Referee: Andrew JacksonAssistant Referees: Nick Wood and Phil WattersNo. 4: Mike WoodsTMO: Claire Hodnett Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has made five changes to Northampton Saints’ starting XV this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold face Saracens. Saints enter the Gallagher Premiership clash (kick-off: 12. Sunday’s opponents Saracens however are unbeaten in the league so far this season and top the table after nine rounds of action. George Furbank and Alex Mitchell both start in Saints’ back-line, at fullback and scrum-half respectively, after the pair were released from England duty on Wednesday. Meanwhile Tommy Freeman – scorer of both Northampton tries against Chiefs – and Courtnall Skosan continue on the wings, with the visitors’ midfield also unchanged as skipper Fraser Dingwall and Rory Hutchinson are named in the centres.
Amongst the replacements for Northampton, the likes of Emmanuel Iyogun, Tom James and Matt Proctor will be hoping to make an impact from the bench, while Kayde Sylvester and James Ramm could make their Gallagher Premiership debuts if they enter the action. SARACENS vs NORTHAMPTON SAINTSGallagher Premiership Rugby, Round 10Sunday 13 November 2022StoneX StadiumKick-off: 12. 15pm15 George Furbank14 Tommy Freeman13 Fraser Dingwall (c)12 Rory Hutchinson11 Courtnall Skosan10 Fin Smith9 Alex Mitchell1 Alex Waller2 Mike Haywood3 Paul Hill4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto5 Alex Moon6 Angus Scott-Young7 Sam Graham8 Juarno AugustusReplacements:16 Robbie Smith17 Emmanuel Iyogun18 Ehren Painter19 Brandon Nansen20 Kayde Sylvester21 Tom James22 Matt Proctor23 James RammNot considered for selection:Matthew Arden, James Fish, James Grayson, Aaron Hinkley, Courtney Lawes, Tom Lockett, Lewis Ludlam, George Patten, Ollie Sleightholme and Karl Wilkins.
International duty:Alex Coles (England), Sam Matavesi (Fiji) and David Ribbans (England). SARACENS TEAM TO FACE SAINTS15 Max Malins, 14 Alex Lewington, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Alex Lozowski, 11 Sean Maitland, 10 Alex Goode, 9 Ivan van Zyl; 1 Robin Hislop, 2 Theo Dan, 3 Marco Riccioni, 4 Callum Hunter-Hill, 5 Andrew Kitchener, 6 Andy Christie, 7 Ben Earl (c), 8 Jackson Wray. Replacements: 16 Ethan Lewis, 17 James Flynn, 18 Alec Clarey, 19 Ollie Stonham, 20 Hugh Tizard, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Josh Hallett, 23 Tom Howe. Referee: Andrew JacksonAssistant Referees: Nick Wood and Phil WattersNo.
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