The Northampton Saints team has been named for the 2016/17 Aviva Premiership opener against Bath.

Louis Picamoles will make his first competitive start for his new club in the game, which kicks off at Franklin’s Gardens at 3:30pm. Fellow new signings Nic Groom and Charlie Clare could also see their first action in black, green and gold after having been named on the replacements’ bench, where they are joined by George North.

Saturday’s game is not being televised live, so the only way to see the action as it happens is right here at Franklin’s Gardens. Tickets remain available at www.tinyurl.com/SAI-BAT-1617 and by using [email protected] supporters can save themselves the admin fees and beat the match day collection queues.

There have been a number of changes to match days at Franklin’s Gardens; CLICK HERE for more information.

George Pisi previews the action in this week’s official Saints podcast, which also includes interviews with new club captain Tom Wood and nutritionist Emma Gardner, who talks about her experience as part of the Team GB support staff at the recent Rio Olympics. Download or stream for free onto any device at www.soundcloud.com/official-saints-rugby or search for ‘Northampton Saints’ on iTunes.

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS TEAM TO PLAY BATH

Aviva Premiership Round 1

Franklin’s Gardens

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

Kick off 3:30pm

15 Ben Foden

14 Ken Pisi

13 George Pisi

12 Luther Burrell

11 Ahsee Tuala

10 Harry Mallinder

9 Lee Dickson

1 Alex Waller

2 Dylan Hartley

3 Kieran Brookes

4 Courtney Lawes

5 Michael Paterson

6 Tom Wood (capt)

7 Jamie Gibson

8 Louis Picamoles

16 Charlie Clare

17 Campese Ma’afu

18 Paul Hill

19 Sam Dickinson

20 Teimana Harrison

21 Nic Groom

22 Stephen Myler

23 George North