The Saracens secured their sixth Gallagher Premiership title after winning in the final against Sale Sharks today at Twickenham. The game was a close match, but Saracens allowed their experience to show in the final 20 minutes after falling behind. Elliot Daly and Ivan Van Zyl scored two tries for Sarries in four minutes in the final quarter, sealing the victory.
The man of the match award was given to Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell who had an impressive performance throughout the game. A number of England hopefuls stood out for Sarries, though Jamie George could be at risk for the Rugby World Cup training camp due to a nasty head knock.
Here are the player ratings for Saracens vs Sale Sharks match:
Saracens Player Ratings
Owen Farrell: 9
Farrell proved to be an exceptional player in the match with his precise kicking and tactical play. His brilliant play showed why he is a vital player for England and Saracens. Farrell’s performance earned him the man of the match award.
Alex Goode: 7
Goode had a good game for Saracens, though he was relatively quiet. His calmness was valuable to the team, and he played well in the backfield, securing aerial balls.
Sean Maitland: 7
Maitland played a solid game on the wing for Sarries. He was a constant threat to the opposition, and his defense was on point. However, he was unlucky with a few handling errors.
Johan Van Wyk: 6
Van Wyk had some decent moments in the match but wasn’t able to make an impact. He was replaced on the hour mark by Elliot Daly.
Elliot Daly: 8
Daly had a game-changing impact coming off the bench. He scored a try in the 68th minute and set up another try for Ivan Van Zyl, securing the victory for Sarries.
Manu Tuilagi: 7
Tuilagi had some excellent moments in the game and was typically powerful. However, he was less involved in the game’s final quarter.
Alex Lozowski: 6
Lozowski had a relatively quiet match. He made some nice moves, but overall, his performance was average.
Liam Williams: 8
Williams had a great game at fullback. His composure under the high ball was crucial for Sarries. He also did well in the attack, making excellent running lines and offloading well.
Mako Vunipola: 7
Vunipola played a solid game in the front row. He was effective at the breakdown and tackled hard. However, he struggled to make an impact with the ball in hand.
Jamie George: 5
George had an unfortunate start to the game, getting knocked out early on. He wasn’t able to make a significant impact during the time he was on the pitch.
Vincent Koch: 7
Koch was a vital player in the scrum for Saracens. He handled the Sale Sharks’ physical forwards well and made a few great tackles.
Maro Itoje: 8
Itoje was his usual self in the match: a dominant force in the lineout and breakdown. His work rate was high, and he was an impactful player throughout.
Nick Isiekwe: 6
Isiekwe had a quiet game and wasn’t involved in the game’s crucial moments. He was replaced by Joel Kpoku for the final quarter.
Jackson Wray: 7
Wray was a solid presence for Sarries in the back row. He did his job well at the breakdown and played a crucial role in defense.
Ben Earl: 7
Earl had a decent match. He was effective in carrying the ball and tackling the opposition. However, he failed to make a significant impact late in the game and was replaced by Andy Christie.
Ivan Van Zyl: 8
Van Zyl had an excellent game after coming on as a substitute for Aled Davies. He scored a crucial try in the 72nd minute and played a vital role in the team’s win.
Sale Sharks Player Ratings
Luke James: 6
James had a relatively quiet match for the Sharks. He had a few good moments but was unable to make a significant impact.
Denny Solomona: 6
Solomona was heavily marked throughout the game and had limited opportunities to make an impact. He had a few decent runs but was unable to score a try.
Sam James: 7
James was one of the better players for the Sharks. He had some great moments in the attack and did well in defense.
Manu Tuilagi tackled by Sale. CREDIT: GETTY
Sam Hill: 6
Hill had a relatively average game. He lost possession a few times and struggled to get involved in the game’s crucial moments.
Marland Yarde: 6
Yarde had a quiet game and wasn’t able to make a significant impact on the scoreline. He was substituted in the second half for Arron Reed.
Rob du Preez: 7
Du Preez had a decent match, kicking effectively and making some good tackles. However, he struggled to control the game’s tempo and failed to lead his team to a win.
Faf De Klerk: 7
De Klerk had some decent moments in the game, making some smart plays and controlling the breakdown. However, he wasn’t able to make a significant impact on the scoreline.
Coenie Oosthuizen: 6
Oosthuizen had a relatively average performance in the front row. He struggled against the Saracens’ front row and didn’t make a significant impact.
Rob Webber: 6
Webber had an okay game, but he struggled to hit his targets in the lineout. He was replaced by Akker van der Merwe in the second half.
WillGriff John: 6
John had a relatively quiet game, as he struggled to make an impact in the scrum. He was replaced by Jake Cooper-Woolley for the final quarter.
Jean-Luc du Preez: 7
Du Preez played relatively well, making some excellent tackles and carrying the ball effectively. However, he wasn’t able to prevent Saracens from securing the win.
Lood de Jager: 7
De Jager had a decent game and made some vital tackles. However, he was unable to secure the ball in the lineout during crucial times in the match.
Cobus Wiese: 6
Wiese had a quiet game for the Sharks. He struggled to make an impact, and his work rate was low.
Jono Ross: 7
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