Can Saracens win the Champions Cup once more?

Saracens look well on their way to book a place in the Champions Cup Quarter Final as they get ready to take on Lyon later this afternoon. We look at some of the factors that could lead to Saracens claiming their 3rd European crown.

Experience

The main bulk of this Saracens squad were part of the 2016 and 2017 victories and have valuable experience at this level. Knockout European rugby is ruthless and with this vital experience, it can help take Saracens a long way.

European Form

The English side are the only team left in the competition who are unbeaten in this years competition and are playing some of their best rugby in years. Since the 2015/16 season, Saracens have registered 25 wins out of their last 29 European games, a phenomenal record.

The return of Itoje and Vunipola

The return to fitness for England duo Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola is massive for the North London club. With both missing large parts of the season, they are coming back into the team at the perfect time, ahead of England's 6 Nations campaign and Saracens race to the European Quarter Finals.