CHRIS HEWETT

SARACENS are losing a dozen full internationals as a direct result of their demotion to the second tier, some of them for good. But before we phone the Samaritans on their behalf, we should remember that they still have a top-end Test player in every area of their squad, from full-back to loosehead prop. Throw in four or five of the most gifted youngsters in the country and the smart money says they will not lose a domestic game for at least a year.

Coming to the Championship: Owen Farrell, Maro itoje and, inset, Billy Vunipola
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