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Waller looking forward to seeing how far Dowson can take Saints in the future

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Waller's backing Saints to cope without departing stars

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Alex Mitchell scored the winning try for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Courtney Lawes will skipper Saints at Twickenham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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The Gardens is sold out for Friday night's game (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Alex Waller scored the winning try as Saints won the Premiership on May 31, 2014 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Fraser Dingwall scored for Saints against Gloucester (picture: Ketan Shah)

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Fraser Dingwall scored for Saints against Gloucester (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints score 14 tries as stunning 90-0 win secures home play-off semi-final

Manny Iyogun showed his disappointment after the defeat to Leinster (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints 'in the driving seat' as they bid to accelerate towards home semi-final

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Retiring Waller will do all he can to give Saints more special European memories

Curtis Langdon scored a superb try (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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George Furbank skippered Saints to victory (photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

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Reliable Waller steps up for Saints again as injuries alter team selection plan

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