Northampton Saints Ready for Tough Champions Cup Battle with Castres

Northampton Saints name unchanged XV for Champions Cup quarter-final. George Furbank returns to bench.

Northampton Saints are all set for their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Castres. England full-back George Furbank is back on the bench after recovering from a fractured arm. The hosts have made certain squad decisions. Castres have also made multiple changes. The game is expected to be a thrilling European tie.

The Saints are aiming to become the Premiership's first Champions Cup winners since Exeter in 2020. The atmosphere is tense and both teams are gearing up for a fierce battle.

The referee for the match is Andrea Piardi from Italy.

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