Freeman fighting fit again

TOMMY FREEMAN is set for his first action since the autumn internationals after being named on Northampton’s bench for the visit of Sale today.

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

The Lions winger has not played since injuring his hamstring in England's 38-18 win over Fiji in early November but makes his return with the Six Nations clock ticking.

Freeman (inset) hooks up with England colleagues No.8 Henry Pollock, scrumhalf Alex Mitchell and fly-half Fin Smith, who all start against Sharks.