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Aviva Premiership breaks new ground as it announces first live terrestrial TV match between Harlequins and Northampton Saints at Twickenham

The Aviva Premiership will make history on December 30 as they prepare to show a fixture live on terrestrial TV for the first time ever.

Harlequins will face Northampton Saints at Twickenham in front of Channel 5 cameras, who are set to simulcast the game along with BT Sport.

Their coverage will be presented by Mark Durden-Smith and former England prop David Flatman, who will also sit alongside BBC Radio 5 Live's Connor McNamara in the commentary box for the broadcast.

Harlequins' clash with Northampton will be shown live on Channel 5 on December 30
Harlequins' clash with Northampton will be shown live on Channel 5 on December 30

'There's always a huge buzz during the festive period when the fans turn out in big numbers at Twickenham.