Every game is big, says McCall as Chiefs await

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Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Mark McCall, the Saracens director of rugby, looks on during the Greene King IPA Championship match between Doncaster Knights and Saracens at Castle Park on April 18, 2021 in Doncaster, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By JON NEWCOMBE

For Mark McCall, Saturday’s encounter with Exeter Chiefs is just another big match in pursuit of a play-off place.
Recent history dictates that whenever they meet it is built up as a grudge match in the media. Exeter were beaten in three Premiership finals by Saracens between 2016 and 2019, and then led the calls for the London club to be suspended from the Premiership due to salary cap breaches.
However, Sarries DoR McCall just sees it as an opportunity to pick up another four or five points and bounce back from last week’s 29-20 loss to London Irish, which ended their win...

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