Curry, Coles and Feyi-Waboso return in Prem
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Curry, Coles and Feyi-Waboso return in Prem
"With Northampton and Bath both losing in the last round as well as Saracens beating Bristol, the race for the play-offs shows no sign of reaching an early conclusion. There are just three rounds to go, yet six teams still remain in the hunt for the top four spots. Seven points now separate Exeter in fourth and Saracens in sixth, and there are only five between Saints in first and Leicester in third, with who takes the top two places and the crucial home semi-final spots also still very much undecided."
"Northampton have made six changes as they look to bounce back from a bruising defeat by neighbours Leicester when they welcome Bristol (19:45 BST). The league leaders, who have not lost at Franklin's Gardens in more than a year, welcome back England lock Alex Coles, who has not featured since the Six Nations due to an ankle injury. Coles is partnered by Ed Prowse in a new-look second row, with prop Elliot Millar Mills and flanker Henry Pollock also coming into the forward pack."
"Bristol's injury crisis shows no sign of slowing as they saw wing Gabriel Ibitoye ruled out for the remainder of the season following last weekend's defeat by Saracens. Louis Rees-Zammit returns from a knock and then sickness that has ruled him out for the past three games to take Ibitoye's place. Rich Lane is also back from a hamstring issue to start at full-back, while James Williams and Harry Randall start in the centre and at scrum-half."
Northampton and Bath both lost in the previous round, while Saracens beat Bristol, keeping the play-off race open with three rounds remaining. Six teams still compete for the top four, with seven points separating Exeter in fourth from Saracens in sixth. Only five points separate Saints in first from Leicester in third, leaving the top two places and home semi-final positions undecided. Northampton make six changes after a defeat to Leicester, including the return of England lock Alex Coles and new second-row pairing with Ed Prowse. Bristol face further injury setbacks, with Gabriel Ibitoye ruled out for the season, while Louis Rees-Zammit returns and Rich Lane starts at full-back.
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