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Fin Smith sustained an injury for Northampton Saints on Friday.
Alex Spink

Newcastle v Northampton: Five takeaways as Fin Smith injury scare takes gloss off Saints grabbing their ‘golden chance’

Following a 35-34 victory for Northampton Saints over Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership, here's our takeaways from Friday’s clash at Kingston Park.
England lock Ollie Chessum is back for Leicester Tigers.
Adam Kyriacou

Premiership teams: Lions hopeful returns after six months out while Saracens bolstered by controversially rested England stars

The Premiership is back in full swing this week as the league returns with one game on Friday, three over Saturday before Bristol v Leicester on Sunday.
Charlie Savala starts at 10 for much-changed Northampton Saints.
Adam Kyriacou

England half-backs benched as Steve Diamond’s ban begins against new-look Northampton Saints

Check on the team news for the Premiership clash between Newcastle Falcons and Northampton Saints as the latter make 13 changes to their XV.