Fireworks were not the only thing lighting up the StoneX pitch on Saturday as Saracens’ England internationals came back with a bang in the 32-17 bonus- point victory over Leicester Tigers in the Premiership.
The defending champions raised a few eyebrows in their team selection as seven England players who featured in the bronze final at the World Cup just eight days ago were thrown straight back into club action, with Leicester’s England contingent rested. But the statement call paid off – particularly with a standout performance from the player of the match, Maro Itoje.
