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Jan 2018
37m 17s

Secrets of the Saracens turnaround

THE TIMES
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This week Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe and former Saracens player, Will Fraser. 


They discuss the final round of the European group stages, the reasons behind English rugby having just one representative in the quarters, with player fatigue, declining quality and the cyclical nature of sport considered.


Then the panel explore how Saracens recovered off the back of multiple defeats earlier this campaign with unique insight from Fraser's access at the club.


Finally England's seven position is debated. 


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