Spencer last played at Saints' home ground against Bath on 16th September. The former All Black has since played in away games against Gloucester and Newport-Gwent Dragons but his boots have not touched home soil due to a groin strain and a one-week suspension. A number of welcome returns Saturday's Heineken Cup pool six game against Border Reivers should also see the return of winger Ben Cohen, who is recovering from a sore collarbone, and Scotland wing Sean Lamont is also recovering swiftly from a muscular injury in his torso. | "I am sure all our supporters are looking forward to Carlos getting his first run out in the Heineken Cup..." | | Head coach Paul Grayson. |
Locks Damien Browne (ankle) and David Gerard (finger) are also making good progress and are expected to feature in the weekend's game, but centre David Quinlan is a doubt with a sore knee and prop Pat Barnard is still receiving medical treatment for an infected ear. Head coach Paul Grayson said: "I am sure all our supporters are looking forward to Carlos getting his first run out in the Heineken Cup and I know he cannot wait to get back on home soil. "We are pleased to welcome him and Ben back to what is a very important game for the club." | 
