Andy Farrell to play Centre Against Springboks |
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Although Saracens are in action two days earlier against Wasps in the EDF Energy Cup at Vicarage Road, Director of Rugby Alan Gaffney felt that with the current strength in depth at the club, both players would benefit greatly from the match against the Springboks which marks the end of their Autumn test tour. Gaffney said: “This is a terrific opportunity for Andy to continue his development and test himself at the very highest level against international opposition. Andy will be given a run out in the inside centre position during the game and facing South Africa will only be of benefit to him in the long run. We will be without Fabio for much of the autumn anyway and with Matt Cairns and Shane Byrne also in the first team squad, this will give him more game time. If we were to have a number of injuries then it’s something we may review nearer the time, but we’re happy to release them for what is effectively a test match.”The match, announced earlier this month, will form part of the overseas tour centenary celebrations of Springbok rugby and will be the final fixture of South Africa’s Autumn international tour of the UK and Ireland. It was 100 years ago that the Springboks played their first overseas match against a Midland Counties team in Leicester so it’s fitting that they should return to the City for the final match of their tour. Other names confirmed for the game include Springbok internationals Brent Russell and Breyton Paulse, All Black Justin Marshall and Wales’ Michael Owen. And Farrell is set to be joined in the backline by another famous rugby league convert with Ryan Cross, who recently switched codes in Australia to join the Western Force, also in the squad. Given the interest in the World XV last time around, Saracens are pleased to be able to provide a ticket booking service for their supporters – and everyone who buys a ticket through the Saracens Ticket Office by Wednesday 22nd November will be entered into a draw to win a full set of World XV kit in a World XV kit bag. Ticket prices range from £20-£35, with a £3.50 booking fee per transaction. (Please note that no concession prices are being offered). To book your tickets, and to be entered into our fantastic draw, please call the Saracens Ticket Team on 01923 475222 |
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