Northampton Saints were awarded a bonus point victory for this match due to Timisoara Saracens' failure to adhere to the competition's requirements.

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Northampton have won 95% (35/37) of their lineouts so far, the best rate in the Challenge Cup this season.

Timisoara have averaged just 12 minutes and 2 seconds of possession per game so far, the least of any side in the tournament.

Welcome to the opening Challenge Cup game of the day as Timisoara Saracens look to take the scalp of a Northampton Saints side that desperately need 5 points out this game to stay in the hunt in Pool 1. The visitors come off a big win against Dragons last week while the hosts took a beating, at home, to a strong Clermont side. Stay tuned for all the live updates