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John Evely

Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears TV guide, team news and odds

Bristol Bears head to cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday to take on Northampton Saints looking to end a run of three defeats in the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership.

The Bears have dropped down to eighth in the standings ahead of the game after their points from the away win at Wasps were expunged on Friday night following the Coventry club's suspension from the league after going into administration was confirmed as being for the entire campaign.

So Pat Lam's men head to his old club with a job to do.

Here are all the ways you can follow the action....

READ MORE: Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears LIVE: Play-by-play update from the Gallagher Premiership clash

When is the game?

Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears is being played at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, October 29.

What time is kick-off?

The kick-off time is at 3pm.

Is the game on TV?

Yes.

Barring any late changes to fixtures like last weekend, this season every Gallagher Premiership match will be televised on either BT Sport on PRTV.

Premiership Rugby have confirmed today's match will be shown live on PRTV with coverage starting at around 2.50pm.

You can sign up here for £4.99 right here.

Highlights will be available online shortly after the match on the Premiership Rugby website along with a full match replay the following day.

How else can I follow the game?

If you are not going to watch the game on TV or be inside the stadium, Bristol Live will be live blogging the match bringing you all the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, stats, analysis, interviews and highlights from inside the ground.

BBC Radio Bristol will also both be providing live commentary of the game.

What's the team news?

Northampton Saints: 15 George Hendy, 14 Matt Proctor, 13 Fraser Dingwall (c), 12 Rory Hutchinson, 11 Ollie Sleightholme, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Emmanuel Iyogun, 2 Mike Haywood, 3 Paul Hill, 4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 5 Alex Moon, 6 Sam Graham, 7 Aaron Hinkley, 8 Juarno Augustus,

Replacements: 16 Sam Matavesi, 17 Ethan Waller, 18 Alfie Petch, 19 Brandon Nansen, 20 Angus Scott-Young, 21 Tom James, 22 James Grayson, 23 Tom Collins.

Bristol Bears: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Sam Bedlow, 11. Henry Purdy, 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Harry Thacker, 3. Max Lahiff, 4. Joe Batley, 5. Joe Joyce (c), 6. Magnus Bradbury, 7. Sam Lewis, 8. Fitz Harding

Replacements: 16. Will Capon, 17. Yann Thomas, 18. Jay Tyack, 19. Chris Vui, 20. Jake Heenan, 21. Will Porter, 22. AJ MacGinty, 23. Jack Bates.

Who are the officials?

Referee: Hamish Smales (8th Premiership game).

Assistant Referees: Greg Macdonald and Phil Watters.

TMO: David Rose.

Citing Officer: Buster White.

What are the odds?

Northampton Saints 10/11

Draw 20/1

Bristol Bears 10/11

Odds taken from SkyBet and correct at the time of publication, please game responsibly.

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