SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens can still be Goode without Owen Farrell
Daily MailSaracens take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday afternoon in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final. In the absence of Owen Farrell, Saracens will look to Itoje for leadership which introduces another little subplot. Talented and experienced Alex Goode is capable of stepping up in Farrell's absence in Dublin Johnny Sexton is Leinster’s attacking fulcrum, goal-kicker and pulls the strings tactically. BATTLE OF THE COACHES This is a great match-up — the impressive Leo Cullen and rejuvenated Stuart Lancaster going head to head with Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson. The impressive Leo Cullen will face off against Mark McCall — one of best coaches in the world McCall made Saracens incredibly difficult to beat and built a deadly, incisive attack.
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How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt
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Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins
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New Saracens signing Fergus Burke reveals international ambitions
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Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy
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Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens
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How England can bring out the Saracens version of Owen Farrell at the World Cup
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What is it really like to play against Owen Farrell – and is the England captain ready for the Lions tour?
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England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March
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'Underdogs' Saracens are ready to ride another wave of controversy against Leinster
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