Saints bolster scrum-half resources with Kessell

Northampton have bolstered their scrum-half resources ahead of next season with the signing of Cornish Pirates' Tom Kessell.



Kessell featured in the Championship XV that saw off Canada back in November and has made over 100 appearances for the Pirates.

He will vie with Kahn Fotuali'i and Lee Dickson at the Saints and Jim Mallinder has backed Kessell to shine in the Aviva Premiership.



"Tom has shown great promise in the Championship and has had his performances recognised with selection for the team that played Canada last year," Mallinder said.

"We believe that he has the potential…