31 October 2011

Last season many of us believed that Leicester and Northampton had the strongest squads and would easily be champions and we weren't wrong. Saracens were certainly in the mix last season but wouldn't have been considered as the strongest side.However, this season they are most definitely in the top 2 for most people, if not the top team. Click read more to hear some audio from Mark McCall's post match press conference at Kingsholm...


Owen Farrell Owen Farrell of Saracens prepares to kick the ball during the AVIVA Premiership Final between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, United Kingdom.After Saracens close defeat against Gloucester at the weekend it has become very clear that they have a very strong squad who will take some beating. They put 50 points past Leicester at Welford Road and ended Gloucester's incredible home run which isn't an easy task for any team, let a loan the current Premiership Champions.

During the post match press conference at Kingsholm, Saracens Director of Rugby, Mark McCall, talked about Owen Farrell and how he can play 10, 12 or 13 and also that he is linking up well with new signing, Charlie Hodsgon to create a strong backs line up.

Mark McCall discusses Saracens depth of squad (mp3)

With the likes of Owen Farrell, Charlie Hodgson, Brad Barritt, Schalk Brits and more, Saracens are surely the side to beat this season...

Do you think Sarries are the best side in this seasons Premiership and are they capable of picking up a lot of silverware this season?


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