Saints nominate their strong side for historic Barbarian clash
Northampton Saints have named a 28-man squad to take on Barbarian FC, with director of rugby Phil Dowson fielding a strong squad for this weekend’s historic clash. team for the very first time on Saturday afternoon (kick-off: 3pm) at cinch Stadium in Franklin’s Gardens, with limited tickets still available from £22 adult / £8 junior*.Lewis Ludlam returns to captain Northampton Saints for the first time since October after recovering from injury, and the England flanker is joined in the back row by Angus Scott-Young and No 8 Juarno Augustus. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Tom Lockett make up the hosts’ engine room – with the lock duo selected together for the first time – while the Saints’ front row is full of experience with Alex Waller, Mike Haywood and Paul Hill making their baggage from the start. Fly-half Fin Smith returns to lead Northampton’s back line, with Callum Braley continuing in .9 je rsey after guiding the men in black, green and gold to a Premiership Rugby Cup victory at the Newcastle Falcons last weekend. Rory Hutchinson and Matt Proctor combine in midfield for the Saints, with James Ramm, Tom Collins and Courtnall Skosan continuing in an unchanged return three Meanwhile, Northampton name 13 players on the bench for this exhibition clash, with the England internationals Alex Mitchell and George Furbank headline – although there are also injury returns for Karl Wilkins and Aaron Hinkley. There are a limited number of tickets left for the game. , from £22 adult / £8 junior*. PLEASE CLICK HERE to buy now.NORTHAMPTON SAINTS vs BARBARIAN FCSaturday 26th November 2022Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s GardensKick off: 3.15pm James Ramm14 Tom Collins13 Matt Proctor12 Rory Hutchinson11 Courtnall Skosan10 Fin Smith9 Callum Braley1 Alex Waller2 Mike Haywood3 Paul Hill4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto5 Tom Lockett6 Angus Scott-Young7 Lewis Ludlam (c)8 Juarno Augustus Subs: Robbie SmithEmmanuel IyogunEd ProwseAlex MoonBrandon NansenSam GrahamKarl WilkinsAaron HinkleyAlex MitchellGeorge FurbankJoel MatavesiTom LitchfieldGeorge HendyNot considered for selection:Matthew Arden, James Fish, James Grayson, Courtney Lawes, Ollie Sleightholme and Ethan Waller.International Duty: Alex Coles, Tommy Freeman and David Ribbans (all England). Referee: Joe James Assistant Referees: Charlie Gayther and Phil Watters No.4: Darryl Chapman
Northampton Saints have named a 28-man squad to take on Barbarian FC, with director of rugby Phil Dowson presenting a strong line-up for this weekend’s historic clash.
The men in black, green and gold will face off for the first time on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm) with the world-renowned invitational team at cinch Stadium in Franklin’s Gardens, with limited tickets still available from £22 adult / £8 junior*.
Lewis Ludlam reunites with the Northampton Saints captain for the first time since October after recovering from injury, and the England flanker is joined at the back by Angus Scott-Young and No8 Juarno Augustus.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Tom Lockett make up the hosts’ engine room – with the lock duo selected together for the first time – while the Saints’ front row is full of experience with Alex Waller, Mike Haywood and Paul Hill lining up crashing from the start.
Fly-half Fin Smith returns to lead Northampton’s back line, with Callum Braley continuing in the No.9 shirt after guiding the men in black, green and gold to a Premiership Rugby Cup victory at Newcastle Falcons last weekend .
Rory Hutchinson and Matt Proctor combine in midfield for the Saints, while James Ramm, Tom Collins and Courtnall Skosan continue in an unchanged line.
Meanwhile, Northampton name 13 players on the bench for this exhibition clash, with England internationals Alex Mitchell and George Furbank headlining – although there are also injury returns for Karl Wilkins and Aaron Hinkley .
There are a limited number of tickets left for the match, from £22 adult / £8 junior*. PLEASE CLICK HERE to buy now.
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS v BARBARIAN FC
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
Kick off: 3 p.m.
15 James Ramm
14 Tom Collins
13 Matt Overseer
12 Rory Hutchinson
11 Courtnal Skosan
10 End Smith
9 Callum Braley
1 Alex Waller
2 Mike Haywood
3 Paul Hill
4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
5Tom Locket
6Angus Scott Young
7 Lewis Ludlam (c)
8 Juarno Augustus
Replacements:
Robbie Smith
Emmanuel Iyogun
Ed Prowse
Alex Moon
Brandon Nanson
Sam Graham
Karl Wilkins
Aaron Hinkley
Alex Mitchell
George Furbank
Joel Matavesi
Tom Litchfield
George Hendy
Not taken into account for the selection:
Matthew Arden, James Fish, James Grayson, Courtney Lawes, Ollie Sleightholme and Ethan Waller.
International Duty:
Alex Coles, Tommy Freeman and David Ribbans (all in England).
Arbitrator: Joe James
Assistant referees: Charlie Gayther and Phil Watters
Number 4: Daryl Chapman
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