Northampton Saints have confirmed that Temo Mayanavanua, Juarno Augustus and Fin Smith will return to the starting line-up for Friday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 fixture against ASM Clermont Auvergne.
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
Last season's Investec Champions Cup semi-finalists Northampton Saints got their new campaign off to a perfect start with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Castres at Franklin's Gardens.Â
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.Â
Northampton Saints have handed a debut to England U20 international George Makepeace-Cubitt, who was playing in National League One last season for Rams Rugby.
Australia flanker Josh Kemeny is set to make his competitive debut for Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Friday against Bath at the Rec in the opening match of the season.Â
Five England internationals are set to return to Northampton Saints’ line-up for their final pre-season match this Friday in the Mobbs Memorial Match.
Leaders Northampton secured a home semi-final in the Gallagher Premiership with a 90-0 annihilation of an under-strength Gloucester, their record win in the competition.
Lewis Ludlam and Ollie Sleightholme have been ruled out of Northampton Saints' Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster on Saturday at Croke Park.