Meanwhile Academy-produced centre Andy Vilk, who is a member of the current core England sevens squad, will go on loan to Coventry RFC tomorrow to ensure he plays regular first team rugby. He will continue to train with the Saints squad though and has been named on the wing ahead of tonight's Wanderers' game against Leeds Tykes at Franklin's Gardens - KO 7.30pm.

Academy No 8 Mark Easter will also return to Nottingham RFC this weekend as part of his dual-contract with Saints and Nottingham.