ON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

NORTHAMPTON Saints are closing in on a deal to bring Italy scrum-half Callum Braley back to the Premiership from Benetton.
The Saints are in advanced talks for the former Bristol and Gloucester man, 27, and will then switch their attentions to improving their back row.
Another player who interests them is Aaron Hinkley, who is set to leave Exeter in a search for more regular game time.
Former Gloucester youngster Hinkley,,on loan at Coventry, is keen on switching to Saints.

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