The Aviva Premiership in England starts this weekend, with some Americans in action and a long season ahead.

Two-time European Champs Saracens are fresh off a shutout win over the USA Islanders in Bermuda, and Sarries face the Northampton Saints in the opening round as part of a double-header at Twickenham.


Defending champs Exeter Chiefs are on the road against Gloucester, which won't be an easy opener. USA lock Nick Civetta won't be in the Newcastle Falcons lineup to face Worcester, but Civetta should play a big role with the Falcons this year. New Leicester signing, USA prop Chris Baumann, is, no surprise, not starting for the Tigers this week against Bath.

Exeter Chiefs at Gloucester
Worcester Warriors at Newcastle Falcons
Northampton Saints v Saracens at Twickenham
Harlequins v London Irish at Twickenham
Sale Sharks at Wasps
Bath at Leicester Tigers