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Jake Garside is joining Worcester Warriors this summer (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

'We love Jake' - Saints boss Dowson backs Garside to shine for Worcester

Jake Garside is joining Worcester (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Former Saints back Garside joins ambitious club in England's second tier

Tom Litchfield added to his try tally against Gloucester (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints ace Litchfield already looking forward to building on his big season

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Vesty a big fan of Weimann as Dowson salutes 'outstanding' scrum-half

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Pearson eyes England call-up after successful return to Saints action

Henry Lumley is the youngest player to start a Premiership game for Saints (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)placeholder image

Gloucester 41 Northampton Saints 26: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Gloucester celebrated a final-day win at Kingsholm (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)placeholder image

Opposition view: Saints did 'a great job' against 'gung-ho' Gloucester

Saints finished their campaign at Kingsholm on Saturday (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson expects Saints to come back stronger after 'quite a disappointing year'

Fyn Brown in action against Gloucester (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)placeholder image

Spirited Saints push Gloucester all the way in final-day clash at Kingsholm

Rory Hutchinson is the only player who started last weekend's final to start against Gloucester (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Gloucester v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

Tarek Haffar (left) will make his final Saints appearance, while Ed Prowse will skipper the side at Gloucester (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Gloucester v Northampton Saints: Full team news

Lock Ed Prowse will skipper Saints in their Gallagher Premiership final-day fixture against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday (kick-off 3.05pm).

Tom Vickers

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'Slightly odd' feeling as Saints get set for Gallagher Premiership finale

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Gloucester game gives Brown a chance to make another 'pretty cool' Saints memory

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Weimann knows Saints is the best club for a young player to be at

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Skivington urges Gloucester to finish the job in 'massive' Saints match

James Ramm and George Furbank were forced to watch on from the sidelines after coming off injured early on in Cardiff (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson delivers Saints injury update ahead of game at Gloucester

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Iyogun looks back on 'amazing' Saints journey ahead of 'monumental' match

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Watch: Couple turn their front room into cosy Victorian-style pub

Tom Seabrook scored a hat-trick against Munster on Saturday (picture: Adam Gumbs)placeholder image

Dingwall so happy to see Saints wing Seabrook shine against Munster

Tom Litchfield hit 50 Saints appearances last Saturday (photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Litchfield so proud to have hit Saints half-century as he sets sights on Munster

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Smith 'buzzing' after steering Saints to memorable win at the Gardens

George Hendy came off the bench to set up the winning try in last season's Gallagher Premiership final (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Final hero Hendy continues to take huge strides at Saints

Fin Smith in action for Saints against Saracens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saracens 39 Northampton Saints 24: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

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Dowson desperate to solve Saints' first-half struggles following Saracens defeat

Alex Mitchell at the cinch Store in Northampton, where Saints players were wrapping presents for fans and raising money for the Northampton Saints Foundation (picture: Northampton Saints)placeholder image

'Awesome' Saints support meant so much to Mitchell and his family

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Dowson: Coventry cup win stood Saints in good stead for victory against Castres

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Mitchell so happy to be back in action for Saints after 'random injury'

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'The chance to redeem ourselves' - Saints lock Coles excited about Castres clash

So often last season, Saints were a fluent side fielding fluent combinations that carried them all the way to Gallagher Premiership glory and the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

Tom Vickers

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Dowson delivers update on Smith ahead of Saints' clash with Castres

George Hendy had to go off during the first half (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Northampton Saints 17 Gloucester 25: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Curtis Langdon in action against Gloucester (picture: Ketan Shah)placeholder image

Gloucester loss has to be a wake-up call for Saints, says Langdon

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Opposition view: Skivington so happy with Gloucester attitude at Saints

Alex Mitchell made his return from injury (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson discusses Saints' defeat to Gloucester and delivers injury updates

George Furbank scored for Saints during the first half (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints' home winning streak over as Gloucester defeat hits title defence

George Furbank scored in Saints' 90-0 win against Gloucester last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Northampton Saints v Gloucester: Big match preview

Alex Mitchell hasn't played for Saints since scoring the winning try in last season's Gallagher Premiership final (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Northampton Saints v Gloucester: Full team news for Saturday's game

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Dowson expects Gloucester to be 'breathing fire' in bid for revenge at Saints

Alex Mitchell has not played for Saints since scoring in last season's Gallagher Premiership final win against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson delivers latest injury update ahead of Saints' game against Gloucester

Manny Iyogun showed his strength to score (photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)placeholder image

Areas to improve but Dowson's happy with Saints' show of character at Coventry

Tom Litchfield scored for Saints against Leicester last Friday (picture: Adam Gumbs)placeholder image

Confidence continues to build for Litchfield as he shows his worth at Saints

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Gloucestershire still 'disappointed' at Northants abandonment

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Northants head coach Sadler backs Bristol abandonment but feels 'hard done by'

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New club for Braley as former Saints scrum-half signs for Saracens

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Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

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

Saints legend Waller didn't know about anniversary as he focuses on the present

On Friday night, Alex Waller will play his final game at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.

Tom Vickers

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Top spot won't matter if Saints don't go on to win title, insists boss Dowson

Sam Matavesi scored twice for Saints last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Matavesi explains how celebrating individual success builds Saints' team spirit

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Head coach Sadler won't 'overreact' as Northants are thrashed by Gloucestershire

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

Saints are eager to secure top spot, says centre Dingwall

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Saints full of intent as Dowson looks forward to trip to Bath

Sam Matavesi came off the bench to score twice (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Northampton Saints 90 Gloucester 0: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

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De Lange delivers for Gloucestershire to leave Northants on the ropes

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Opposition view: Saints 'absolutely ruthless', says Gloucester boss Skivington

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Dowson salutes Saints for overcoming Dublin hangover with huge win

Alex Waller scored as Saints beat Gloucester on Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints' home semi-final to take place on 10-year anniversary of title triumph

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