Victor Matfield turned down a chance to join Saints last April
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Northampton boss Jim Mallinder has denied speculation linking the club with a fresh attempt to sign the South African lock Victor Matfield.
Saints targeted the 31-year-old Springbok last April, but he opted to stay with Super 14 side the Blue Bulls.
"I think he's a top-class second row," Mallinder told BBC Radio Northampton. "But he's not a player we've been communicating with.
"[But] we're always looking for high-quality internationals to join us."
Mallinder was speaking after Sunday's 9-5 defeat by Wasps at Adams Park - a result that leaves Saints still chasing a first away victory of the season in the Premiership.
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