Grayson wary of Gloucester duo

By Mark Kendall  

Grayson wary of Gloucester duo

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Northampton supremo Paul Grayson believes England hopefuls Peter Richards and James Forrester will provide the biggest threat when The Saints travel to face Gloucester in the Guinness Premiership on Saturday.

The pair have been very much to the fore during the Cherry and White's unbeaten start to the season which has comprised wins over Newcastle and Harlequins and a high-scoring draw with Leicester.

Northampton have kicked off with two wins out of three and Grayson is now plotting a victory at Kingsholm that would put them top of the table.

"The big dangers against Gloucester are Peter Richards and James Forrester because they are allowed to run around the field and wreak havoc," stated the Northampton head coach.

"Gloucester do the basics very well, they have a strong front five and an aggressive back row, and they also have a string of talented, young backs with a bit of physicality.

"With these players around them, it means Richards and Forrester can cause a lot of problems."

Saints will be unchanged following their triumph over Bath and will be looking to turn the page on a difficult week which has seen both sides investigated for alleged racist abuse during the game at Franklin's Gardens last weekend.