Saracens player ratings: Mark McCall's Sarries' 29-22 triumph at Mattioli Woods Welford Road was a testament to their lightning-fast start and an impressive second-half surge.Â
Saracens’ decision to prioritise the Gallagher Premiership over Europe paid off as they boosted their play-off hopes by edging Leicester 29-22 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
Harlequins defied the absence of their England stars to stun Saracens 23-12 after coming alive in the second half of their Gallagher Premiership clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.Â
This Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup trip to Munster is his club’s final fixture before Steve Borthwick’s January 14 announcement of his England Guinness Six Nations squad.
Mark McCall believes it is all about how Saracens respond after the six-time champions suffered a record Gallagher Premiership defeat.
Bath will take a five-point lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership into 2025 after blowing Saracens away at a raucous Recreation Ground.