Northampton players have challenging games ahead of them this month. As the European league is being played out for the qualification rounds, the final two games are crucial for the team. It would also have different significances for the team players. For instance, Foden is a full back player who is 31 years of age. He backs other players like Alex Goode, Anthony Watson and Mike Brown for the 15 number shirt in the team. Burrell has been trying to upgrade his performance and the upcoming games would surely give him enough of opportunities.
George North is another player who has come back to the team after suffering concussions several times over the past two years and more. Hence, it is time that he showcases his fitness or his chances to have an international career might go down. Team member like Teimana Harrison, who plays number eight, would be facing the French side which would be beneficial for him.
Billy Vunipola was originally the eighth shirt bearer and he is left out of the team as he is injured. Harrison would be battling out for the opening game of Six Nations. Tom Wood is being eyed as a potential start against France and he would be joined by Harrison. The pair is expected to put up a formidable performance. Much is being expected out of this pair to help the Northamptons get a dominant position in the weekend game. If they perform well it would also get their performance under the Eddie Jones radar who can pick them up for an England team.
As the country has performed admirably well in the last year, this year there is much being expected out of this team and several member changes will be done. This in turn will open up avenues for the promising Northampton players as well.