Two years after winning their second top-flight **** le, Northampton Saints will return to Twickenham for a shot at a third - though for much of their squad, Saturday's Premiership final will be a first.
Of the 23 players in Saints' matchday squad for their thrilling semi-final victory over Leicester Tigers, 13 did not feature in the 2024 final against Bath.
Former skipper Courtney Lawes is among eight who played in that final to have exited the club since.
But while the personnel will have a different appearance for Saturday's final against Exeter (15:00 BST), winger Tommy Freeman still sees the same old Northampton.
"There's a lot of difference in terms of players and numbers and age but I wouldn't say it was too dissimilar on what we do," Freeman told BBC Radio Northampton.
Of the 23 players in Saints' matchday squad for their thrilling semi-final victory over Leicester Tigers, 13 did not feature in the 2024 final against Bath.
Former skipper Courtney Lawes is among eight who played in that final to have exited the club since.
But while the personnel will have a different appearance for Saturday's final against Exeter (15:00 BST), winger Tommy Freeman still sees the same old Northampton.
"There's a lot of difference in terms of players and numbers and age but I wouldn't say it was too dissimilar on what we do," Freeman told BBC Radio Northampton.
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