Phil Dowson

Sam Graham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Those boys are legends' - Saints boss Dowson salutes Graham and Smith

Fin Smith is going on the Lions tour (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson discusses Saints' desire to extend Lions star Smith's contract

Jake Garside is joining Worcester Warriors this summer (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We love Jake' - Saints boss Dowson backs Garside to shine for Worcester

Toby Thame scored for Saints at Bristol in September 2023 (photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson tips centre with 'outrageous ceiling' to fill Odendaal void

Jaco Pienaar (centre) (photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

'Huge asset for the club' - Saints bring in scrum coach Pienaar

Dylan Hartley (left) and Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Former skipper Hartley feels it's a great time to be a Saints fan

Tom Litchfield added to his try tally against Gloucester (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Saints ace Litchfield already looking forward to building on his big season

Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Vesty a big fan of Weimann as Dowson salutes 'outstanding' scrum-half

Gloucester celebrated a final-day win at Kingsholm (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Saints did 'a great job' against 'gung-ho' Gloucester

Saints finished their campaign at Kingsholm on Saturday (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Dowson expects Saints to come back stronger after 'quite a disappointing year'

Fyn Brown in action against Gloucester (photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Spirited Saints push Gloucester all the way in final-day clash at Kingsholm

Henry Pollock after the final whistle in Cardiff (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Pollock discusses throat grab incident that saw Bordeaux prop banned

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Slightly odd' feeling as Saints get set for Gallagher Premiership finale

Jefferson Poirot confronted Henry Pollock at the final whistle (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bordeaux prop Poirot hit with ban for throat grab on Saints star Pollock

James Ramm and George Furbank were forced to watch on from the sidelines after coming off injured early on in Cardiff (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury update ahead of game at Gloucester

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson insists Saints have only ever been complimentary about Bordeaux
Phil Dowson insists no one at Saints has made any derogatory comments about Union Bordeaux-Bègles.
Tom Vickers

Jefferson Poirot confronted Henry Pollock at full-time (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bordeaux prop Poirot cited for alleged throat grab on Saints star Pollock

Saints may have been beaten on Saturday, but Pat Lam believes they will be back (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Great generation' to help Saints challenge 'in all trophies every year'

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mitchell feels Premiership sides can take belief from Saints' European journey

Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dowson 'immensely proud' of Saints' effort in final defeat

Saints claimed a stunning semi-final win in Dublin earlier this month (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

IN PICTURES: Saints' road to the Investec Champions Cup final

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Iyogun looks back on 'amazing' Saints journey ahead of 'monumental' match

Curtis Langdon came off during the first half against Saracens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers injury latest ahead of Saints' Champions Cup final clash

Juarno Augustus. Saints appearances: 81. Tries: 22

IN PICTURES: Saints say farewell to departing players after Saracens clash

Tommy Freeman shone against Saracens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Freeman ready for 'massive' match in Cardiff after starring against Saracens

Saracens suffered a last-gasp defeat at the Gardens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: 'Painful experience' for Saracens at the Gardens

Tarek Haffar won it for Saints against Saracens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'You can't coach that' - Dowson hails Saints' heart after win against Saracens
Phil Dowson hailed the close-knit nature of the Saints squad after they delivered a superb comeback success against Saracens on Saturday afternoon.
Tom Vickers

Callum Hunter-Hill (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints confirm another 11 players to leave the club this summer

Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dowson insists Saints have 'tons of motivation' for Saracens clash

Burger Odendaal's last game for Saints came at Newcastle last month (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Dowson hails 'legend' Odendaal as centre's Saints departure is confirmed

Tom West (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Trio added to Saints' lengthy injured list after loss at Exeter

Ewan Baker was one of six Premiership debutants for Saints at Sandy Park (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Lockett hails Saints' squad strength after spirited showing at Exeter

Rob Baxter (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Baxter gives angry 10-minute speech after Exeter beat Saints

Anthony Belleau is making the move to Saints (photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Dowson delighted to bring 'very intelligent' fly-half Belleau to Saints

Temo Mayanavanua will be missed at Saints (photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

'Father figure' Mayanavanua will be 'sorely missed' at Saints

Callum Chick is on his way to Saints (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Dowson finally gets his man as Saints sign Newcastle skipper Chick

Callum Chick is moving to Saints (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joining Saints is 'the perfect move' for Falcons No.8 Callum

Saints secured a memorable win in Dublin (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson so proud of his heroic Saints as they book Champions Cup final place

George Hendy suffered the injury in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against Castres Olympique (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Hendy undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'A different team' - Dowson takes Saints back to Dublin for Champions Cup sequel

Tommy Freeman celebrated with a trademark finger point after scoring against Bristol Bears (photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Mum's the word for Freeman as Saints star keeps try celebrations to a minimum

George Furbank (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mixed injury news for Saints ahead of Leinster showdown

Saints scored seven tries against Bristol (photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Dowson believes Saints will have learned a lot from big victory against Bears

Rory Hutchinson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Squadfather' Hutchinson aims to help Saints see off the Bears

Charlie Savala had to come off due to injury at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears clash

Phil Dowson on arrival at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'It's the joy of the game' - Dowson delighted as Saints hold on to beat Falcons

Burger Odendaal (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Friday's game

Henry Pollock scored twice against Castres last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson backs Pollock's impassioned try celebrations

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson set for 'tough decisions' as Saints bid to get team selections right

Saints will face Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Date and kick-off time confirmed for Saints' semi-final against Leinster

George Hendy in action against Castres (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Hendy set to be out for 'substantial amount of time'

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

A day to savour for Dowson's Saints as they secure another Dublin semi-final

John White (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints chairman White set to stand down at the end of the season

George Furbank (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints skipper Furbank closing in on long-awaited return from injury

Tarek Haffar (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Duo expected to join Tigers as three Saints departures are confirmed

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