Unpredictable Saints will keep rivals guessing

The attack coach arrived at Northampton last summer, bringing a freshness to the club’s offensive game.

It resulted in Aviva Premiership and Amlin Challenge Cup glory, with Saints flourishing under King’s tuition.

And the former Clermont Auvergne mentor has spent the summer coming up with ideas on how to help his club build on last season’s success.

“We’ve got a real cohesive, strong unit, not only good players but good people,” said King. “I’m looking forward to seeing the season start.

“I’ve got one or two new ideas to innovate our game and improve it because the standard of the Premiership gets better and better every year.

“We’ve just got improve in all areas. The margins are so small in the league, we’ve just got to keep getting better and better in all departments.”