Here we go, in to the play-offs. We finished the season second in the Guiness Premiership table which means we get a home match. But it's against the Sarries, which makes our 5th game against them this season. And the scores so far, 2-all. This is all to play for.
The team is much as you would expect:
15 Ben Foden
14 Chris Ashton
13 Jon Clarke
12 James Downey
11 Bruce Reihana
10 Stephen Myler
9 Lee Dickson
1 Soane Tonga'uiha
2 Dylan Hartley (capt)
3 Brian Mujati
4 Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe
5 Juandre Kruger
6 Phil Dowson
7 Neil Best
8 Roger Wilson
Replacements
16 Brett Sharman
17 Regardt Dreyer
18 Darren Morris
19 Courtney Lawes
20 Mark Easter
21 Alan Dickens
22 Shane Geraghty
23 Joe Ansbro
That's a strong squad and quite capable of doing well. But the Sarries have really stepped up the form in the last month, including beating both ourselves and the Tigers at home. In fact Jerry Guscott has the final being Bath vs Sarries, so he sees no home advantage in either game this week.
The team will be up for this though. It is only a few weeks ago that we were beaten, and the sound of the Sarries singing in the changing room had a big effect on them. I am convinced that this is why they played so much better against London Irish last week. Schalk Brits will be a key player for the Sarries, and they have Andy Goode back as well. However if we can avoid letting them have too much ball then we will be fine.
It's a close match to call. I think the Saints will get it, but less than 7 points between them.
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