The Saracens vs Sale Sharks player ratings from the 2023 Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham today.
It was a close contest, but Sarries let their experience show in the final 20 minutes after falling behind.
Two tries in four minutes in the final quarter from Elliot Daly and Ivan Van Zyl sealed the victory for their sixth Premiership title.
Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell was named as man of the match.
A number of England hopefuls stood out for Sarries, though Jamie George could be in doubt for the Rugby World Cup training camp after suffering a nasty head knock.
Scroll down for Saracens vs Sale Sharks player ratings.
Key stats:
Carries: Alex Goode (Saracens) - 15
Offloads: Alex Goode (Saracens) - 4
Metres made: Max Malins (Saracens) - 67
Defenders beaten: Max Malins (Saracens) - 6
Tackles: Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks) - 17
Tackles missed: Ben Earl (Saracens) - 3
Turnovers conceded: Alex Lozowski (Saracens) - 2
Previous results
- 2023: Sale won 35-24 at AJ Bell Stadium
- 2022: Saracens won 33-22 at StoneX Stadium
- 2022: Sale won 12-8 at AJ Bell Stadium
- 2021: Saracens won 25-14 at StoneX Stadium
- 2020: Sale won 24-17 at AJ Bell Stadium
The teams
Saracens:
15 Alex Goode - 7
14 Max Malins - 8
Try Celebrations for Max Malins of Saracens as he goes over for a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
13 Alex Lozowski - 7
12 Nick Tompkins - 5
11 Sean Maitland - 5
10 Owen Farrell (c) - 9
Owen Farrell, Captain of Saracens lines up the penalty during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
9 Ivan Van Zyl - 7
8 Jackson Wray - 8
7 Ben Earl - 5
6 Nick Isiekwe - 6
5 Hugh Tizard - 7
4 Maro Itoje - 8
3 Marco Riccioni - 8
2 Jamie George - N/A (Injured early on)
Jamie George of Saracens goes off injured during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK
1 Eroni Mawi - 7
Replacements:
16 Theo Dan - 8
17 Robin Hislop -7
18 Christian Judge - 6
19 Callum Hunter-Hill - 6
20 Toby Knight
21 Aled Davies - 6
22 Duncan Taylor -6
23 Elliot Daly - 8
Sale Sharks
15 Joe Carpenter - 5
14 Tom Roebuck - 7
Try Celebrations for Tom Roebuck of Sale Sharks as he disposes Elliot Daly of Saracens and goes over for a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
13 Rob du Preez - 6
12 Manu Tuilagi - 7
Manu Tuilagi of Sale Sharks during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
11 Arron Reed - 4
10 George Ford - 6
George Ford of Sale Sharks looks dejected after conceding a penalty try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
9 Gus Warr - 5
8 Jono Ross (c) - 7
7 Sam Dugdale - 7
6 Tom Curry - 6 (Also special mention for throwing the Just Stop Oil protester out of the stadium)
JUST STOP OIL PROTESTERS ON THE PITCH and is removed by Tom Curry of Sale Sharks during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
5 Jonny Hill - 8
4 Jean-Luc du Preez - 8
3 Nick Schonert - 7
2 Akker van der Merwe - 7
1 Simon McIntyre - 7
Replacements:
16 Ewan Ashman - 6
17 Bevan Rodd - 7
Try Celebrations for Bevan Rodd of Sale Sharks as he goes over for a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
18 Coenie Oosthuizen - 6
19 Josh Beaumont - 6
20 Tom Ellis - 6
21 Raffi Quirke - 6
22 Sam James - 6
23 Tom O’Flaherty - 6
Date: Saturday, May 27
Venue: Twickenham Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00 BST (14:00 GMT)
Referee: Luke Pearce
Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley
TMO: Tom Foley
Venue: Twickenham Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00 BST (14:00 GMT)
Referee: Luke Pearce
Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley
TMO: Tom Foley
