Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Northampton recovered from last week’s embarrassing result at Bristol to pick up a bonus-point 45-26 victory over Bath at Franklin’s Gardens.
The Premiership season is drawing to a close which means numerous players are getting ready to join new clubs over the summer break. Plenty of transfers have already been confirmed across the league.
Wasps boss Lee Blackett took questions on Tuesday from RugbyPass and the Coventry Telegraph on their ex-star winger Christian Wade.
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd hailed a “really important” victory for his side as they ended a four-match losing streak by edging past Wasps 27-22 at Franklin’s Gardens.
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has again been busy with recruitment, this time signing ex-NFL player Alex Gray and a Championship out-half.
It was last November when Stuart Hooper's Bath took a punt on NFL player Alex Gray but their relationship has ended after a single season.
Bath secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition next season thanks to a nerve-wracking Premiership victory over Northampton.
British and Irish Lions No.8 Toby Faletau is showing his back row versatility by switching positions as Bath take on local Gallagher Premiership rivals Bristol Bears.