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‘Boring, boring Sarries!’ shouted one member of the crowd, with a mouthful of irony, after Owen Farrell’s side produced a masterclass in attacking rugby.
There is a new look in north London. A new stand and a new identity. The days of the one- dimensional box kick have been left behind for a new augmented reality.
This was unrecognisable to last season’s final. Saracens were brimming with intent and ambition, racking up a record points haul against the reigning champions.
Elliot Daly starred as Saracens crushed defending champions Leicester on Saturday
They ran the ball from deep in their own territory, with fizzing performances from Elliot Daly and Theo McFarland ensuring that revenge was served up with a side of champagne.
Leicester, in contrast, looked flat. They set out with a bash ‘em and smash ‘em game plan which ran out of steam after 20 minutes. They dominated the penalty count by 11 to two in the first half, but all they had to show was a try from James Cronin and eight points from the boot of Freddie Burns.
Saracens dominated the collisions, wrapping up Phil Cokanasiga in midfield and spotting Leicester’s heavyweight ball carriers from a mile off.
Their young lock combination of Hugh Tizard and Callum Hunter-Hill flew out of the line to leave
