The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 1.
- Newcastle is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Northampton Saints is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Newcastle may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Northampton Saints is the team to beat.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 414:661. (average 20.7:33.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Newcastle won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 214:322. (average 21.4:32.2).
Standings
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gloucester | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83:69 | 7 |
| 2 | Sale Sharks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 76:71 | 6 |
| 3 | Exeter Chiefs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45:21 | 5 |
| 4 | Bristol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64:85 | 5 |
| 5 | Bath | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:50 | 1 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Harlequins | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74:35 | 10 |
| 2 | Saracens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96:42 | 5 |
| 3 | Newcastle Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36:24 | 5 |
| 4 | Leicester Tigers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45:81 | 1 |
| 5 | Northampton Saints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56:125 | 1 |
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