SARACENS proved they are still ahead of the field with last Saturday’s triumph over Sale, but I back Alex Sanderson’s side to give them an even closer run next season. It will be intriguing to see how the new coaching set-up at Leicester fares, and they have enough talent in their squad to be top four contenders again, but this year’s finalists are a step above. Sale’s time will come - they have some brilliant young players coming through – while Sarries will soon face a huge rebuilding job. Alfie Matthews
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