Saracens only two defeats in the last eight rounds of Aviva Premiership Rugby came in successive matches, at home to Leicester at the end of February and away at Exeter at the beginning of March.

Saracens record away from home in Premiership Rugby this season is won five, lost four.

Northampton Saints only victory in their last six first team fixtures was 25-17 at home to London Irish in round 15 of Aviva Premiership Rugby.

The Saints slipped up 25-34 to Sale on their most recent match at Franklin’s Gardens to end a four game winning run in all tournaments at the famous venue.