Northampton boosted by injury news

England internationals Matt Dawson and Ben Cohen have given Northampton a huge Heineken Cup boost by being passed fit for Saturday’s crucial home clash against Biarritz.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2003 - 17:43

England internationals Matt Dawson and Ben Cohen have given Northampton a huge Heineken Cup boost by being passed fit for Saturday’s crucial home clash against Biarritz.

But while scrum-half Dawson and wing Cohen both return, injuries sideline flankers Budge Pountney (groin) and Andrew Blowers (knee).

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