Grayson hopes to secure a Heineken Cup place for next season

Northampton coach Paul Grayson will not let his side's hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Cup distract them against London Irish on Saturday.

The Saints can secure a place in the top European competition by finishing seventh in the Premiership.

But a spot is also up for grabs to the winners of the European Challenge Cup, and Northampton are in the semi-finals.

Grayson told BBC Northamptonshire: "Every game is a big game for us now - there are all sorts of possibilities."

He added: "People are playing for different things.

"I think for us it is important to do what has served us well all season, which is trying to improve on last week."

"We've got a chance to do that again. How we play at the weekend will determine where we finish the season."

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