Saracens Clash with Northampton Saints in PRL Round 12 Showdown
Elliot Daly will mark his 100th appearance for Saracens by leading the side out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He starts at full-back for The Showdown VI, presented in association with StoneX. Daly recently re-signed with the club and returns for what will be his fourth Showdown outing.
Match context
The fixture is being billed as a PRL Round 12 Showdown, as Saracens clash with Northampton Saints at the North London venue. It is a crucial Gallagher Premiership game for Saracens, who need a strong result following a defeat last weekend.
Selection changes
Director of Rugby Mark McCall altered the side after the loss to Bath Rugby. He made four changes to the starting XV.
Rhys Carre comes back into the front row after Six Nations duty. He packs down alongside Theo Dan and Marcus Street.
Forwards and leadership
Maro Itoje returns as captain and pairs with Hugh Tizard in the second row. Theo McFarland retains the blindside berth.
Andy Onyeama-Christie moves from the bench into the openside position. Tom Willis completes the back of the pack at number eight.
Half-backs and backs
Charlie Bracken is restored at scrum-half and partners Owen Farrell at fly-half. The midfield remains Nick Tompkins and Lucio Cinti.
Rotimi Segun and Tobias Elliott take the wings. Elliott scored on his Showdown debut last year.
Matchday squad
| 1 | Rhys Carre |
| 2 | Theo Dan |
| 3 | Marcus Street |
| 4 | Maro Itoje (c) |
| 5 | Hugh Tizard |
| 6 | Theo McFarland |
| 7 | Andy Onyeama-Christie |
| 8 | Tom Willis |
| 9 | Charlie Bracken |
| 10 | Owen Farrell |
| 11 | Rotimi Segun |
| 12 | Nick Tompkins |
| 13 | Lucio Cinti |
| 14 | Tobias Elliott |
| 15 | Elliot Daly |
| 16 | Jamie George |
| 17 | Eroni Mawi |
| 18 | Marco Riccioni |
| 19 | Nick Isiekwe |
| 20 | Nathan Michelow |
| 21 | Ivan Van Zyl |
| 22 | Fergus Burke |
| 23 | Max Malins |
Milestones and squad notes
Daly’s century of appearances arrives on a high-profile stage. The England international said reaching 100 games for the club means a great deal to him.
Nathan Michelow returns to the match day squad. Jamie George could make an appearance after being rested during the Guinness Six Nations.
Filmogaz.com will monitor reactions and team news as the Showdown VI unfolds. Fans expect a fierce contest when Saracens meet Northampton Saints on Saturday.
