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During the previous four weeks, Saints had found ways to win.

London Irish boss Declan Kidney was delighted with his side's refusal to give up as they defeated Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night.

Chris Boyd says Saints were the 'masters of our own demise' during their hugely disappointing 20-16 defeat to London Irish at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night.

Northants have further boosted their bowling attack with the signing of Netherlands pace ace Brandon Glover on a three-year contract.

Ian Vass barely had time to have a coffee with his new colleagues before heading up the South Stand steps to conduct his first media interviews.

Co-captain Alex Waller has warned Saints that the shackles will be off for London Irish at Franklin's Gardens tonight.

Fixture: Northampton Saints v London Irish

Saints have moved to strengthen their front row options for next season with the signing of Harlequins loosehead prop Nick Auterac.

Fiji forward Sam Matavesi showed he can be a strong back row option as he delivered a dominant display to help the Wanderers smash Sale Jets 54-12 on Monday night.

Reece Marshall is ready to make his return to action when the Wanderers host Sale Jets tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).

Northants assistant coach John Sadler believes the County batsmen are capable of rising to the challenge of scoring big runs in the top flight of English cricket.

Dan Biggar was delighted to see Saints' efforts rewarded at the Matmut Stadium on Saturday afternoon.