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Saracens’ team spirit grows stronger, Leicester are found lacking, Racing have All Black nous while Sale must improve away from home

Saracens’ team-spirit is high and Leicester need a midfield general

1) Saracens’ spirit seems unbreakable
There have been more romantic tries scored than a charge-down by Michael Rhodes and a penalty try from an all-in driving maul, but Saracens made a full contribution to a game of wonder. They had to be patient in the face of a hugely committed Wasps defence and they had to be resilient once they had built their lead. No club panic less; no club have a more collectively honed instinct to play for each other. They grew even closer when Owen Farrell was sent to the bin, 14 inspired by their new challenge. It is hard to see how this spirit can be broken, unless the pursuit of the double takes a toll on bodies. The minds look to be perfectly set on winning everything in sight.

Published By - Theguardian.com - Sports New, LifeStyle News, Politics news, UK and world political comment and analysis: Monday 25 April 2016 09.04 BST

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