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Saracens have head to Barcelona ahead of their Champions Cup final
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The reigning champions swept Munster aside 26-10 in an impressive semi-final win in Dublin
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They will face French giants Clermont in the final at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield
Saracens headed to Barcelona the morning after reaching the European Champions Cup final in a bid to further strengthen their team spirit as they go in search of another ‘double’.
“We’re flying out to Barcelona for a day or two’s team-building,” said Saracens hooker Schalk Brits.
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“Of course we’re going there for a debrief on what happened against Munster and a video session! Unfortunately, rugby gets in the way of our social activities!,” the South African added.
“We’re going to look at the architecture and all the sights.”
Saracens have established a reputation for unorthodox away trips, which Brits insisted were about more than simply having a good time.
5⃣0⃣ not out for this dynamic duo @ChrisWyles & #MarceloBosch – What a game to celebrate a milestone @ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/aq3YmrPQXq
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) April 22, 2017
“That’s what makes this club quite a special place. The rugby’s important but the individual comes first.
“Sometimes people wonder how you get an extra five percent out of a player; how can you get him up off the ground,” the 35-year-old Springbok explained.
That moment when each of the #Sarries6 found out they were a #Lion! pic.twitter.com/so1mXHIfgv
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) April 19, 2017
“If you feel so much love for the team and want to earn the respect of the guy next to you.
“People defend for each other because they want to, not because they get paid. They want to earn respect – and have fun in Barcelona together!”