Tapuai with a great kick after his passing options were closed down

Snow falling as the game gets underway

The sides observe a moments applause for the late Springbok, Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away earlier this week. He was 45

Bath the second of the sides out

The sides are getting ready to come out

Welcome to this Premiership clash as only 2 places separate Bath from Saints but 5 log points. The home side will be looking to move into 3rd place on the log with a win while Northampton could move to 4th with a big win

Saints go into the match having played 19 games this season and have scored 330 points, which includes 32 tries, 28 conversions and 37 penalties. They average 17 points a game and have made 100 turnovers, completed 206 offloads and 2 253 passes. Saints pack has performed well so far as they have won 91% of their scrums and 92% of their line-outs.

On attack they have made 6 563 metres from 1 950 carries having beaten 285 defenders.

Bath have played 13 games this season and have scored 294 points, which includes 32 tries, 25 conversions and 24 penalties. Bath therefore average 23 points a game. Bath have made 67 turnovers, completed 115 offloads and 1810 passes. They also have a 90% tackle rate, have won 87% of their scrums and 83% of their line-outs.

On attack they have made 5 484 metres from 1 350 carries having beaten 234 defenders.