Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of trip to Leicester Tigers

Northampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson has returned to training after missing the entire season so far due to a hand injury, head coach Phil Dowson confirmed on Tuesday. Pearson, who has not featured in the Gallagher Premiership or Investec Champions Cup this season, is closing in on a return to action. Saints face Leicester Tigers on Saturday with a 3:05pm kick-off.