Northampton Saints' captain George Furbank is targeting a 'fairytale finish' to his decade-long career with the club as they face Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Furbank, a 29-year-old full-back, will lead the side out in the final, but will then depart for Harlequins next season after failing to agree a new contract with Saints.
Despite 'tough conversations' over his contract, Furbank has spoken of his desire to end his time with the club on a high, saying it would be a 'pretty fairytale ending' to lift a trophy.
Furbank has been at the heart of a developing dynasty at Saints, driven by a core of young, homegrown talent, and has spoken of his fond memories of his time at the club.
He said: 'It's a special group. A lot of us will call each other best mates, and we spend probably too much time together, to be honest, off the pitch, but I think that is what's so special about this group.'