Northampton Saints vs London Irish Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Northampton Saints vs London Irish taking place? Northampton Saints vs London Irish will take place on Saturday 2nd October, 2021 at 14:00 (UK)
Where is Northampton Saints vs London Irish taking place? Northampton Saints vs London Irish will take place at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton
Where can I get tickets for Northampton Saints vs London Irish? Ticket information for Northampton Saints vs London Irish can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Northampton Saints vs London Irish on in the UK? Northampton Saints vs London Irish will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Northampton Saints vs London Irish in the UK? Northampton Saints vs London Irish cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Ollie Sleightholme, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Tom Collins, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Juarno Augustus, 7 Lewis Ludlam (c), 6 Tom Wood, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Paul Hill, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Nick Auterac
Replacements: 16 James Fish, 17 Alex Waller, 18 Ehren Painter, 19 Alex Coles, 20 Courtney Lawes, 21 Teimana Harrison, 22 Frank Lomani, 23 Tommy Freeman
London Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Albert Tuisue, 7 Ben Donnell, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 George Nott, 20 Steve Mafi, 21 Sean O’Brien, 22 Ben White, 23 Matt Williams
THE PREDICTION
Northampton Saints may have felt a little forgotten about at the start of the season in the conversation for title contenders but they have responded in the best way possible with two wins from two. They will have expected to beat Gloucester on the opening day of the season but to leave Sandy Park the winners in a 24-26 smash and grab at Exeter Chiefs is mightily impressive, no matter which players are available. They will be confident of making it three in a row at home to London Irish, who lost their first match away to Worcester Warriors before earning an impressive point at home to Sale Sharks last Sunday. The Exiles will expect to do their best work at home this campaign as they id last year, with the Saints well capable of covering -8 here.
