The Northampton Saints team has been named for Friday night’s clash with Leinster – the club’s 100th in the top tier of European Rugby.
Tom Wood returns to lead the side out at Franklin’s Gardens, with a further trio of changes made to the XV that played Leicester.
In the backs, Ken Pisi and Nic Groom both start, while Courtney Lawes joins skipper Wood in the pack.
George North has not been considered for selection due to ongoing assessment.
Tickets are still available for the game, from just £30, with the Gardens set to welcome its biggest crowd of the season so far. Supporters can book online by CLICKING HERE
SAINTS TEAM TO PLAY LEINSTER
European Rugby Champions Cup
Franklin’s Gardens
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Kick off 7:45pm
15 Ben Foden
14 Ken Pisi
13 Luther Burrell
12 JJ Hanrahan
11 Jamie Elliott
10 Stephen Myler
9 Nic Groom
1 Alex Waller
2 Mikey Haywood
3 Paul Hill
4 Michael Paterson
5 Courtney Lawes
6 Jamie Gibson
7 Tom Wood (capt)
8 Louis Picamoles
16 Dylan Hartley
17 Ethan Waller
18 Gareth Denman
19 Api Ratuniyarawa
20 Teimana Harrison
21 Tom Kessell
22 George Pisi
23 Ahsee Tuala
