Rising star James Pater is one of four Northampton players in line to make their Investec Champions Cup debuts after being named in the Saints' starting XV for the visit of Cardiff this Sunday.
Full-back James Pater is set to make his Investec Champions Cup debut after being named in Northampton Saints' starting lineup to face Cardiff on Sunday. The 19-year-old, who has scored five tries in five appearances this season, starts at No. 15 as one of four potential debutants in the squad.
Flanker Josh Taylor will also make his tournament debut in the starting XV, while Ion Neculai and Charlie Ulcoq are named among the replacements. Fly-half Anthony Belleau earns his first start of the campaign alongside scrum-half Alex Mitchell, with No. 8 Callum Chick captaining the side.
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