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Northampton Saints lock Alex Coles

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Alex Coles of Northampton Saints bumps fists with a dejected Billy Twelvetrees of Gloucester at the final whistle during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Northampton Saints at Kingsholm Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Gloucester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

AMBITIOUS lock Alex Coles is ready to fill the breach left by David Ribbans as Northampton go in search of vengeance following their November trouncing by Harlequins.
A 49-29 home defeat at the hands of today’s opponents was not how Saints had planned to start their campaign. However, they have recovered to put themselves in play-off contention and today look to extend a run of three successive away wins.
Former England U20s star Coles said: “Harlequins have looked very good in recent weeks. They like to throw the ball around and are a good kicking side, plus they’ve got a very experienced c...

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