Fraser Dingwall

Tommy Freeman scored a special try for Saints (photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 51 Castres 16: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Henry Pollock was all smiles as Saints saw off Clermont (photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Saints 46 Clermont Auvergne 24: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Fraser Dingwall scored a fine try last Friday (photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Dingwall feels Saints owe their supporters a big showing against Clermont

Henry Pollock was mobbed by his team-mates after scoring a stunning try (photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Sale Sharks 27 Northampton Saints 24: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes Pollock's moment of magic but rues Saints' lack of flow at Sale

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: A lengthy chat with Phil Dowson ahead of derby day at the Gardens

Fin Smith starts for Saints against Leicester on Friday night (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers: Full team news for Friday's game

Fraser Dingwall (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Patience pays off for Saints and England centre Dingwall

Henry Pollock scored two debut tries for England (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Two debut tries for Pollock as Freeman completes personal Grand Slam

Fraser Dingwall made his England return against Italy on Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'A fantastic human' - Mitchell full of praise for Saints team-mate Dingwall

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice for England against Italy

IN PICTURES: Saints stars shine again as England beat Italy

Fraser Dingwall scored his first England try against Wales in last year's Six Nations (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall happy to be surrounded by so many Saints team-mates for England return

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall starts as five Saints stars get the nod for Italy clash

Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints ace Pollock has 'wonderful future ahead of him'

Tom Lockett scored for Saints but they were beaten in Paris (photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Dowson 'incredibly proud' of Saints' squad effort against Stade Français

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall insists making the play-offs is still 'doable' for Saints
It’s fair to say Saints are nowhere near where they want to be in the league standings as they enter 2025.
Tom Vickers

Tom Litchfield (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints the perfect place for Litchfield as he signs new deal

Fraser Dingwall shone for Saints in South Africa (picture: Lewis Dean/Northampton Saints)

Dingwall feels Saints' Pretoria preparations were perfect

Temo Mayanavanua dived over for a first-half try (photo by Darren Staples/AFP)

Saints off to a flyer as they cruise past Castres in Champions Cup opener

James Ramm starts at full-back for Saints (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Castres: Full team news for the Champions Cup clash

Fraser Dingwall skippered England A to victory against Australia A earlier this month (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Dingwall mentally refreshed as Saints return to Premiership pressure cooker

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Try was 'icing on the cake' of Saints prop Iyogun's birthday weekend

Alex Mitchell has not played for Saints since scoring in last season's Gallagher Premiership final win against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers latest injury update ahead of Saints' game against Gloucester

Fraser Dingwall was on hand to help Curtis Langdon celebrate his try for England A (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Dingwall sets sights on Six Nations after skippering England A to victory

Henry Pollock (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Man of the match Pollock loving life in Saints and England colours

Fraser Dingwall has only been able to play three games so far this season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints centre Dingwall raring to go after recovering from knee issue

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘It’s pretty cool’ – Dingwall happy to have the honour of captaining England A
Fraser Dingwall says it’s ‘pretty cool’ to be England A captain this week.
Tom Vickers

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall to skipper England A as six Saints get the call for Australia A clash

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers latest Saints injury update ahead of clash with Sale Sharks

Rory Hutchinson was a force to be reckoned with against Harlequins (picture: Ketan Shah)

Hutchinson making up for lost time as he enjoys strong start to season

Ollie Sleightholme starts for Saints against Harlequins (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Harlequins: Full team news for Friday's league clash

Fin Smith impressed against Bedford Blues last Friday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mature Smith ready to take another step up at Saints this season

Fin Smith

PICTURE GALLERY: Northampton Saints 36 Bedford Blues 17

George Furbank got the scoring started on his return to Saints action (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

England boys back with a bang as Saints beat Bedford Blues

George Furbank and Lewis Ludlam were key leaders at Saints last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints 'need loads of different leaders', says boss Dowson

Phil Dowson (right) won't be able to call on the services of Alex Moon, Alex Waller, Lewis Ludlam and Courtney Lawes next season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Waller's backing Saints to cope without departing stars

Fraser Dingwall was consoled after Saints lost to Leinster at Croke Park (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Saints desperate to learn lessons from loss to Leinster ahead of next semi-final

Solomone Kata (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leicester Tigers centre Kata hit with suspension after red card against Saints

Solomone Kata was sent off by referee Christophe Ridley (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Discipline and execution 'killed' Tigers against Saints

George Hendy scored for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'You never get tired of beating Tigers' - Dowson steers Saints to derby-day win

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

No shortage of motivation as Saints get set for massive Munster match

Fraser Dingwall scored his first England try against Wales last month (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall looks to help Saints rediscover their magic against Saracens

James Ramm (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The big interview: James Ramm on recovering from injury and Saints' run-in

Tom Litchfield (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Litchfield loving life at Saints as he secures contract extension

Fraser Dingwall scored for England at Twickenham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'All a bit of a blur' - Saints star Dingwall reflects on special Twickenham try

Alex Mitchell scored a crucial try for England (photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Winning weekend for Saints stars in the Guinness Six Nations

Fraser Dingwall (photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Saints centre Dingwall to make England debut in Six Nations opener

Fin Smith was superb for Saints as they celebrated a fine win at Thomond Park (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Heroic 14-man Saints claim incredible win against Munster at Thomond Park

Courtney Lawes scored against Bayonne (photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 61 Bayonne 14: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Easy decision' to sign contract extension at Saints, says Mitchell

George Furbank (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Furbank bids to emulate 2014 heroes after signing new deal at Saints

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes 'leader' Dingwall after influential centre signs new Saints deal

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall eyes England caps and silverware after signing new Saints deal

Burger Odendaal (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks: Full team news for Saturday's game

Rory Hutchinson (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Gloucester v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's clash