Northampton Saints team to face Bayonne

Stade Jean Dauger
By Chris G
August 13 2002

Coach Wayne Smith has opted for a blend of youth and experience as he names the side for the game against second division Bayonne in the heart of the French Basque region.

The game, at Bayonnes Jean Dauger Stade sees ten full internationals line up in a squad that also sees the further emergence of young players of the likes of Matt Miles and the exciting Liam Brown.

15 Nick Beal
14 Jon Sleightholme
13 Liam Brown
12 Mark Tucker
11 James Brooks
10 Paul Grayson (c)
9 Ian Vass
1 Tom Smith
2 Matt Miles
3 Robbie Morris
4 Jon Phillips
5 Rob Hunter
6 Mark Soden
7 Budge Pountney (c)
8 Simon Hepher

Subs:
Brett Sturgess
Steve Thompson
Kelvin Todd
Steve Williams
Ben Craig
Bobby Graham
Matt Dawson
John Leslie
Chris Hyndman
Oriol Ripol
Matt Richards