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Armstrong makes Saints move

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Winger Scott Armstrong will join Northampton Saints from Leeds for the 2010-11 Guinness Premiership season.

Winger set for Franklin's Gardens move

Winger Scott Armstrong will join Northampton Saints from Leeds for the 2010-11 Guinness Premiership season. The 23-year-old, who has made 14 appearances for Leeds this season, has established himself as a productive try-scorer since making his premiership debut for Carnegie in 2008. And Armstrong admits he is looking forward to making the move to Franklin's Gardens. "I see it as a massive opportunity for me," Armstrong said. "Northampton is a club that is going places and has come on a lot in the last few seasons.

Rugby town

"They've recruited a lot of good, ambitious players and if they continue improving things could be really good. "The Saints are also playing an exciting brand of rugby. It's enjoyable to watch and something I'm looking forward to being involved in. I know I've still got to improve as a player and Northampton is a place where I hope I can develop. "I've played at Franklin's Gardens a couple of times and this year it was one of the few places you couldn't hear yourself because of the noise made by the fans. "It's electric and the whole experience is something most clubs don't have. It's a rugby town and everyone gets behind the team. "I've been at Leeds for five years and come through the Academy. Stuart Lancaster gave me a chance in the first team and Andy Key and Neil Back have pushed on my progression. "I've really enjoyed my time there and wish them all the best in the future and I'll be helping the squad try to stay in the Guinness Premiership in the next few weeks."
Valuable
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder believes versatile Armstrong will be a valuable addition to his squad. "Scott had shown over the past few years that he can perform at the highest level and he has experience in the Guinness Premiership and in Europe," said Mallinder. "Scott will also be a powerful presence on the wing or at full back, where his size and speed will be very useful as we prepare for three tough competitions next season. I am very happy that he is joining us in the summer."

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