Ashton's chance at hand
03/18/2010 06:38:35 PM
for a Grand Slam in their back garden.
"I'm relishing the chance to test myself in that situation.
"This is something I have been looking forward to all my rugby career. It is a massive opportunity. A lot of people are expecting big things from me and hopefully I can deliver.
"It is in these situations that you find out what you are capable of - you really test your mettle.
"One of the reasons I'm in the team is for my running ability and my counter-attacking ability, so I'm not going to shy away from that.
"I have to use my head and read when it is on to run and when to kick. I am ready to make those decisions."
Foden expects to dovetail effectively with Ashton, as they do for Saints.
"I will play to my strengths and I know what Ashy is capable of if he gets a bit of space," he added.
"We've had some good form together with Northampton so hopefully we can cause a bit of damage.
"They want us to counter-attack so hopefully I can do what I do best."