Northampton Saints face Newcastle Falcons in a crucial Premiership match, with Odendaal leading the Saints for the first time.

Northampton Saints are set to clash with Newcastle Falcons on Friday, 18 April 2025, at Kingston Park, with kickoff scheduled for 7.45pm. Currently positioned 8th in the England Rugby Premiership standings with 28 points, the Saints are eager to secure their sixth league win and extend their winning streak to five games against the Falcons. Burger Odendaal will captain the Saints for the first time, partnering with Rory Hutchinson in the centres, while James Ramm takes the fullback position.

The Saints have made significant changes to their lineup, introducing a new front row consisting of Tom West, Craig Wright, and Luke Green, alongside a back row featuring Angus Scott-Young, Tom Pearson, and Iakopo Mapu. The Falcons will counter with Elliott Obatoyinbo at fullback and Callum Chick leading the back row as captain.

This match is crucial as the competition heats up, with eight of the ten Premiership teams vying for the four semi-final spots. Meanwhile, in women`s rugby, the England Red Roses are preparing to face Scotland on Saturday, 19 April 2025, at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, with key players like Meg Jones and captain Zoe Aldcroft aiming to retain their Grand Slam Six Nations title.

For more insights on the Premiership run-in, visit Premiership and for updates on the Saints, check Northampton Saints.

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