Alex Coles says Phil Dowson has definitely 'put his blueprint' on Saints ahead of their pre-season opener against Bedford Blues on Saturday (kick-off 2pm).
Chris Boyd was left to rue missed chances after Saints suffered a 27-14 defeat to Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership play-off semi-final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
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