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Saracens player ratings - vs Exeter
By Online Editors
Saracens completed a memorable European and domestic double after retaining the Gallagher Premiership title by beating Exeter Chiefs 37-34 at Twickenham.
The teams shared 10 tries during unquestionably the greatest Premiership final in its 16-year history.
Exeter led after just 28 seconds when scrum-half Nic White claimed the quickest Premiership final touchdown, but Saracens ultimately prevailed.
SARACENS
Alex Goode
Had his moments in attack as Saracens consistently looked dangerous with ball in hand. 7
Liam Williams
Scored a second half try, and Exeter could never take a defensive eye off him. 7
Alex Lozowski
Solid, rather than spectacular, and rarely did anything wrong. 6
Brad Barritt
The skipper overcame a hamstring injury to start but went off at half-time. 6
Sean Maitland
Emulated Williams in scoring a try that continued Saracens’ fightback. A threat throughout. 7
Owen Farrell
Uncharacteristically missed a few kicks, but he came up trumps when it mattered to steer Saracens home, 7
Ben Spencer
Scored a try and has been among the Premiership’s star performers this term. 7
Richard Barrington
Stepped in for an injured Mako Vunipola, and – as in the Champions Cup final three weeks ago – delivered. 7
Jamie George
A magnificent display by the England hooker, who scored two tries and operated at a lung-busting level. 9
Vincent Koch
Matched Barrington in terms of his work-rate. A tireless effort. 7
Will Skelton
Another performance that bristled with quality and power. He has been a tower of strength all term. 8
George Kruis
Messed up the kick-off that led to an Exeter try after 28 seconds, but recovered impressively. 7
Maro Itoje
Yellow-carded – as he was in the Champions Cup final – and was mysteriously named official man-of-the-match. 6
Jackson Wray
Just below his optimum best, but still a major player as Saracens secured a European and domestic trophy double. 7
Billy Vunipola
Less effective than in the Champions Cup final, but still a prominent force. 7
Replacements
The combined effect of Saracens’ bench helped them close out an outstanding and thrilling victory. 7
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Can someone fill me in please, I've read a number of Ben Smith articles now and it seems he's got something again South Africa? Surely, this game was over and done with 7 months ago. Can't we have something a bit more interesting and relevant, or is this the calibre of journalist on this site?
Go to commentsNot sure what the Welsh are moaning about. They’ve had far more players off England, than England have had off Wales. Guys like Josh Hathaway and Kane James will play for Wales in the end. And they’ll be fsr better players for having played in the Gallagher Premiership, than they ever would have been had they stayed mired in the shambles that is Welsh rugby.
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