Saints duo ink new deals

James Fish and George Furbank have committed their futures to Northampton Saints by putting pen to paper on new deals which will see both players remain at Franklin’s Gardens until 2021.

Products of Saints’ thriving academy system, Fish and Furbank have enjoyed an excellent 2018/19 season so far.

Hooker Fish scored five tries in pre-season before crossing the whitewash against Dragons in the recent European Challenge Cup fixture.

The Derby-born 22-year-old first broke into the Saints side during the 2016/17 season, scoring his first points in Black, Green and Gold with a brace against Scarlets in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

And after helping the Wanderers to back-to-back Premiership Rugby A League titles in 2017 and 2018, Fish is relishing the prospect of adding to his 16 senior appearances for Northampton to date.

Furbank, 22, was also a part of Northampton Wanderers’ double triumph in the A League – but has really grasped the bull by the horns when presented with first-team opportunities at Franklin’s Gardens.

After scoring on his full debut against Exeter Chiefs in the 2017 Anglo-Welsh Cup, the Bedford-educated fullback has started six Saints matches this season and scored in a resounding Premiership Rugby Cup victory over Bristol Bears.