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Today. Kick-off 1pm, Franklin’s Gardens
Anthony Belleau has not crossed the Channel just to take a back seat to England star Fin Smith at Franklin’s Gardens. On the contrary.
And Northampton boss Phil Dowson expects his classy French recruit to do everything in his power to give Smith a rough ride to retain his No. 10 jersey while at the same time raise each others’ performances.
Belleau, 29, capped 12 times by France, has arrived for a new life and playing challenge here keen to prove himself in the Prem.
He will hold the fly-half reins in the first two games of the new season...