"Highly-rated" - Northampton have now made NINE signings for next season

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Tuesday, 31 May 2022 at 15:50
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Northampton Saints have taken their summer arrivals tally to nine ahead of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.

Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter Chiefs

The pair, both former England Under-20s and Under-18s internationals, have put pen to paper on contracts to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Callum Braley from Benetton

Braley, 27, was born in Bristol but qualifies for the Azzurri through his grandfather; he boasts 13 caps to date for Italy and is part of Kieran Crowley’s squad for the current Six Nations championship.

Ethan Waller from Worcester Warriors

The 29-year-old moves back to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors, where he has spent the past five seasons.

Robbie Smith from Newcastle Falcons

The 23-year-old hooker had made nine first-team appearances for Newcastle since joining from Bedford Blues two years ago, scoring three tries.

Sam Graham from Doncaster Knights

Back row Graham, 24, joins from Doncaster Knights having captained the side to an impressive second-place finish in the Championship last term.

James Ramm from NSW Waratahs

The English-qualified 23-year-old outside back has started 18 of his 20 Super Rugby appearances since announcing himself in style with a try on his Waratahs debut in 2020, becoming a mainstay in the Sky Blues’ backline and one of the competition’s top performers in clean breaks, defenders beaten, and metres carried.

Angus Scott-Young and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from Queensland Reds

Son of former Wallaby forward Sam, Scott-Young has also gained experience in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship where he represented Bay of Plenty Steamers in 2021.

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