Here are four players that we think might have an impact.
SAINTS
TOM STEPEHENSON In line for a sixth start on the bounce, the powerful running centre was outstanding at the Rec last weekend. His step to lay on James Wilson’s try was sublime and in defence, no back made more than his dozen tackles (without a miss!)
MIKE HAYWOOD While Jamie Elliott headed home with the man of the match champagne, he wasn't the only one receiving rave reviews. Hooker Haywood made his 10th start in 15 Aviva Premiership matches and turned in a brilliant all-round performance. As well as missing just one lineout throw, he contributed 10 tackles, seven carries and a beauty of a sidestep for a try
QUINS
KARL DICKSON The loss of Danny Care may be seen as a big one, but there are few better deputies than Dickson. Able to direct a game just as well as brother Lee, their head to head will be an intriguing one – look out for Dickson the elder sniping around the fringes too
NETANI TALEI Saints will know just how destructive a ball carrier Talei is having faced him for Edinburgh in Europe a few seasons back. The Fijian No.8 is a battering ram and you can expect Quins to make full use of that if the game gets tight and tense
Each week the winner of the Saints’ fantasy game wins a pair of match tickets – not bad for a FREE competition! All you have to do is pick your five players and then head to www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/fantasy to play!
