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Northampton Saints bring in England Under-20 prop Paul Hill
ESPN Staff
April 17, 2015
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Northampton have bolstered their front-row resources with the signing of England Under-20 prop Paul Hill.

Hill, 20, arrives at the club from Yorkshire Carnegie and started all five matches for the England Under-20 side in their recent Six Nations campaign. Saints boss Jim Mallinder said: "Paul is a tremendous prospect.

"Over the past couple of years he has developed quickly, becoming a regular in the successful England Under-20 team and for Yorkshire Carnegie in the Championship. This is a tough league to play in, and he will have learned a lot playing against some experienced players.

"We believe that he has the ability to make the next step up in his career, and - given the huge interest he attracted from the Aviva Premiership's top clubs - we are delighted the he has chosen to take that step with the Saints."

Hill is relishing the move, saying: "I'm looking forward to challenging myself at one of the top clubs in Europe and learning from experienced international players. It's an exciting time for me and I can't wait to work hard and continue developing. I would also like to thank everyone at Yorkshire for the help and support they've given me over the years."

While Hill is leaving Yorkshire, they have bolstered their pack with the signing of England Saxons flanker Andy Saull who joins on a two-year deal.

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