ALEX Sanderson has piled the pressure on his old Saracens pals by labelling them firm favourites to lift the title again.
The Sale boss believes Mark McCall’s men are the team to fear on their return to the Premiership.
But Sanderson also feels that Sharks’ own bid to be crowned champions will be boosted by Manu Tuilagi having a full preseason where he has lost weight and will be fitter and more agile than for a long time.
Sanderson has proved a successful appointment at the AJ Bell Stadium since leaving his long term post with Sarries to succeed Steve Diamond. He guided Sale to third place ...