John Brake, who played in the majority of England Sevens' tournaments last season, captains the squad. Will Harries and Neil Starling are the other Sevens internationals who travel and they will be joined by first teamers Paul Diggin, Dave Ward and Stuart Friswell.
Senior Academy members Nick Greenhalgh, Courtney Lawes, Owen Giles and Liam Neale get an opportunity to taste the Twickenham experience early in their Saints careers. So do Junior Saints Academy wingers Anders Mogensen and Ollie Storey. But the latter pair will not be overawed having played in the Wanderers' run to the 2008 Guinness 'A' League final.
The Saints squad will be managed by Rob Hunter and coached by Ali Hepher and Grant Seely. The game against Newcastle Falcons kicks off at 11am.
"The Middlesex Sevens is a good proving ground for players," said Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder. "We are sending a squad that blends together members of the first team squad and Senior and Junior Academies. I am sure that these players will be a credit to themselves and the club and give it their best throughout the day."
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS SQUAD FOR MIDDLESEX SEVENS
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Twickenham
1 John Brake (capt)
2 Will Harries
3 Neil Starling
4 Paul Diggin
5 Dave Ward
6 Courtney Lawes
7 Anders Mogensen
8 Liam Neale
9 Olliey Storey
10 Nick Greenhalgh
11 Owen Giles
12 Stuart Friswell
Manager - Rob Hunter
Coaches - Ali Hepher, Grant Seely
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