Northampton Wanderers have made six changes to their line-up as they prepare to take on Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Shield semi-final on Monday.
Heading into their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition’s knock-out rounds following a convincing 38-28 win over Leicester Tigers last time out, it’s now all-or-nothing for Wanderers as they head to Allianz Park this Monday looking to add a third trophy to their tally in as many years.
And Ollie Sleightholme and Ehren Painter both make their returns from injury to join the starting line-up for Wandies, with James Grayson captaining the side from fly-half for the fourth straight game.
Charlie Davies also returns to the starting XV, with coaches Mark Hopley and Simon Sinclair shuffling their pack once again to see Will Davis join Painter in the front row and soon-to-be Saint Tui Uru start in the number eight shirt.
Bedford Blues’ Will Carrick-Smith completes the sextet of changes to Wanderers’ side as he makes a guest appearance in Black, Green and Gold to complete the tight five.
NORTHAMPTON WANDERERS v SARACENS STORM
Premiership Rugby Shield, Semi-Final
Monday 29 April, 2019
Allianz Park
Kick-off: 7.45pm
15 Tom Emery
14 Ollie Sleightholme
13 Andrew Kellaway
12 Fraser Strachan
11 Ken Pisi
10 James Grayson (capt)
9 Charlie Davies
1 Will Davis
2 George Newman*
3 Ehren Painter
4 Tom Jubb*
5 Will Carrick-Smith*
6 Alex Coles
7 Devante Onojaife
8 Tui Uru*
Replacements:
16 Josh Taylor*
17 Tob Trinder
18 Jamal Ford-Robinson
19 Freddie Betteridge*
20 Keifer Laxton*
21 Connor Tupai
22 Tommy Freeman**
23 Matt Worley
*denotes guest player
**denotes Saints Under-18s player
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