By PAUL REES

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Northampton v Harlequins
Sunday January 1. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens

Key player: Courtney Lawes in action for Northampton
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SAINTS hope that the back of 2022 means Courtney Lawes will be available for them more regularly in the second half of the season.
Lawes, who captained England on the successful summer tour to Australia, has only made two appearances, and one start, for Northampton this season but was in contention for Sunday’s home clash against Harlequins.
“Courtney is one of the best players in the world and we have misse...