By GARY FITZGERALD

Making the game safe: David Strettle scores the third try for Saracens
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MARK McCall admitted Billy Vunipola’s surgeon was the reason why the England No.8 failed to make the start as Sarries struggled to see off Warriors.
The director of rugby said medical advice persuaded him to remove Vunipola from the clash and instead wait for the visit to Sale on Friday night.
McCall, whose side missed out on top spot after failing to get the bonus point needed to catch Exeter, said: “Billy was very close but we decided to leave it a little longe...