How Saints and their fellow Premiership clubs are supporting 'Rugby Against Racism'

Saints will throw their weight behind Premiership Rugby's 'Rugby Against Racism' campaign when they host Wasps at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday afternoon.
Saints will form a huddle before kick-off against WaspsSaints will form a huddle before kick-off against Wasps
Saints will form a huddle before kick-off against Wasps

The 23-man matchday squad will wear t-shirts with the message 'Rugby Against Racism'.

Prior to kick-off, the Saints players will form a circle formation which they have chosen to signify the importance of inclusivity and togetherness for everyone in the game.

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It is a unique approach from Saints, with their fellow Premiership clubs also expressing their commitment to the cause in various different ways.

Here's how each team is supporting 'Rugby Against Racism'...

Bath will show their commitment to racial equality at the weekend, forming a huddle in unity shortly before kick-off.

Ahead of their game against Saracens and for every remaining league fixture this season, Bristol Bears will form a heart-shaped formation before kick-off, with the 23 players in the formation representing every player, staff member and supporter of the club.

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Ahead of Exeter's restart fixture against Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park, the Chiefs will be showing their full support for 'Rugby Against Racism'.

Gloucester and Worcester Warriors will take the same approach for their match with both clubs supporting 'Rugby Against Racism' and their players acknowledging the moment in a ‘V’.

Harlequins will be supporting Black Lives Matter with the squad taking a knee.

Leicester Tigers will take part in the competition-wide acknowledgement of 'Rugby Against Racism' ahead of kick-off in Round 14. The matchday squad will, as one, take a knee during the period allocated ahead of the match getting underway.

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London Irish will show their commitment to racial equality when the Exiles travel to Bath this weekend. The players will wear 'Rugby Against Racism' t-shirts in the pre-match warm-up, as well as showing their commitment shortly before kick-off at The Rec.

The entire Sale Sharks matchday squad will be wearing ‘Rugby Against Racism’ t-shirts when the team run out this weekend at the Twickenham Stoop.

Saracens will show their commitment to racial equality at Bristol on Saturday. The players will wear Black Lives Matter t-shirts in the pre-match warm-up, as well as showing their commitment shortly before kick-off.

Wasps will be supporting Black Lives Matter with the squad taking a knee.

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