Seven changes have been made to the team which began last Sunday’s LV= Cup final, with all the club’s half-dozen returning Six Nations internationals all coming into the starting 15 along with Stephen Myler, who was a late withdrawal in Exeter.
Luther Burrell returns at inside centre, where he partners James Wilson, and with George North coming onto the left wing Jamie Elliott switches to the right flank. Samu Manoa’s absence on international duty with the USA in Uruguay means that Courtney Lawes partners Christian Day in the second row, with GJ Van Velze continuing at number eight.
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NORTHAMPTON SAINTS TEAM TO PLAY SALE SHARKS
Aviva Premiership Round 17
AJ Bell Stadium
Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
Kick off 2:00pm
15 Ben FODEN
14 Jamie ELLIOTT
13 James WILSON
12 Luther BURRELL
11 George NORTH
10 Stephen MYLER
9 Lee DICKSON
2 Dylan HARTLEY (capt)
3 Salesi MA’AFU
4 Courtney LAWES
5 Christian DAY
6 Calum CLARK
7 Tom WOOD
8 GJ VAN VELZE
Replacements
16 Mike HAYWOOD
17 Gareth DENMAN
18 Tom MERCEY
19 James CRAIG
20 Phil DOWSON
21 Kahn FOTUALI’I
22 Will HOOLEY
23 George PISI
