Saracens Face Newcastle Red Bulls in Premiership Round 10 Showdown
Saracens will host Newcastle Red Bulls at StoneX Stadium in a pivotal Round 10 Gallagher Premiership match on Saturday. The Saracens are eager for a strong performance as they look to advance in the league standings.
Team Changes Ahead of the Match
Director of Rugby Mark McCall has made significant adjustments following the team’s recent loss to Glasgow Warriors. Nine modifications have been applied to the starting lineup.
Key Players Returning
- Rhys Carre and Marco Riccioni, both recently selected for the Six Nations, will start in the front row alongside hooker Jamie George.
- Nick Isiekwe returns to lock, teaming up with Hugh Tizard.
- A dynamic back row will feature Theo McFarland, Andy Onyeama-Christie, and Tom Willis.
Important Match Roles
Charlie Bracken will take on the scrum-half role for the first time in a while, sharing the pitch with captain Owen Farrell at fly-half. Bracken expressed enthusiasm for the game, noting the importance of the match for Saracens.
Full Starting Lineup
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 15 | Elliot Daly |
| 14 | Noah Caluori |
| 13 | Alex Lozowski |
| 12 | Nick Tompkins |
| 11 | Rotimi Segun |
| 10 | Owen Farrell (c) |
| 9 | Charlie Bracken |
| 1 | Rhys Carre |
| 2 | Jamie George |
| 3 | Marco Riccioni |
| 4 | Nick Isiekwe |
| 5 | Hugh Tizard |
| 6 | Theo McFarland |
| 7 | Andy Onyeama-Christie |
| 8 | Tom Willis |
Bench Strength
The substitutes include several players capable of making an immediate impact: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Max Malins, and others.
Bracken is focused on the upcoming challenge against Newcastle, acknowledging their current momentum. “It’s an important game for us. Hopefully, we can secure a win,” he stated.
