Matt Ferguson insists Saints' England stars will be ready to go in the Gallagher Premiership opener at Bath despite the fact they are unable to feature in the club's pre-season games.
David Ribbans has been handed a three-week ban after being sent off against Exeter Chiefs last Sunday.
He may have come through the Leicester Tigers Academy, but Charlie Clare is now all about Northampton Saints.
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