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Northampton v Newcastle
Venue: Franklin's Gardens Date: Saturday, 28 February Kick-off 15:00
Winger Chris Ashton returns to the Northampton line-up to make his first start since November.
Skipper Bruce Reihana moves to full-back with Ben Foden set to undertake Six Nations duty with England.
Former Saint Jon Goulding comes into the Newcastle front row at the expense of David Wilson.
In the back-row, Brent Wilson has recovered from injuring his shoulder in the 20-15 win over Saracens to replace Ed Williamson on the open-side flank.
Northampton: Bruce Reihana © Paul Diggin; Jon Clarke; James Downey; Chris Ashton; Stephen Myler; Lee Dickson; Soane Tonga'uiha; Brett Sharman; Barry Stewart; Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe; Juandre Kruger; Courtney Lawes; Neil Best; Roger Wilson
Replacements: Paul Shields; Tom Smith; Christian Day; Mark Hopley; Alan Dickens; Barry Everitt; Chris Mayor.
Newcastle: Alex Tait; Danny Williams; Jamie Noon; Tane Tu'ipulotu; John Rudd; Tom May; Micky Young; Jon Golding; Rob Vickers; Carl Hayman; Tim Swinson; Geoff Parling; Phil Dowson ©; Brent Wilson; Adam Balding
Replacements: Matt Thompson; David Wilson; Mark Sorenson; Russell Winter; Hall Charlton; Rob Miller; Tim Visser
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