Courtney Lawes ready to run ‘blood to water’ one last time at Franklin’s Gardens

ONE LAST TIME: Courtney Lawes will play in his final home game for Northampton against Saracens. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Courtney Lawes says he will “treasure forever” his 17 years as a Northampton player as he prepares for an emotional Franklin’s Gardens farewell.

Lawes’ final home game on Friday could hardly be a bigger one – a Gallagher Premiership play-off against reigning champions Saracens.