Saints expecting an exciting Stoop double

This afternoon, Hill and Co travel to face London Irish, who have made Harlequins' ground their temporary home for the remainder of this Gallagher Premiership season.

Then a trip to Quins is on the agenda on August 30, after Wednesday's home clash with Bath.

And when asked what it's like to play at the Stoop, Hill said: "It's very similar to what we've got here at the Gardens - but obviously not as good. Nothing's as good as here.

"Quins have always had an exciting brand of rugby and we've definitely brought that and improved on that during the past couple of years.

"We're obviously playing Irish this weekend and they're very similar in that they like to move the ball around. They showed it against Bath last weekend.

"They did struggle with the maul but you saw when they had the ball and they were moving it around they've got some skilful players.

"It will be two good brands of rugby this weekend."

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