Saints face fight to keep hold of Sleightholme

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ollie Sleightholme of Northampton Saints is held by Alan O'Connor during the European Rugby Challenge Cup, quarter final match between Northampton Saints and Ulster at Franklin's Gardens on April 10, 2021 in Northampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

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Saints face stiff competition from Exeter and Saracens for the signature of the 22-year-old who has scored five tries for Saints in the Premiership this season.
Sleightholme, the son of former England winger Jon, was part of Eddie Jones’ England squad in 2021 and joined his hometown club on a senior academy contract in 2018.
Shortly afterwards, he made his debut in the Premiership Cup against Bristol Bears and scored 14 seconds into his Premiership debut against Wasps three weeks later.
Former England U20 flyer Sleighth...

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