This is it then, 8 months of glorious rugby action reaches its climax in a Final between the undisputed top club sides in England, Exeter Chiefs and Saracens. We are also at the stage where an edge is harder and harder to come by in Fantasy Rugby with the reduced player pool to choose from, so this week we’ll be doing our best to give you the edge. In terms of the match itself, while the general perception is that these are two evenly matched sides, the bookies are siding firmly in the European Champions favour, giving Saracens a 7 point handicap. Either way, expect fireworks!
Expected to go well
*Players who are starting favourably out of position (i.e. Hooker in back row, Centre on wing, etc.)
Recommended The Rugby Magazine captain pick in bold and blue
Please note that these picks have been published before lineups were announced, so some of these picks may not be playing. Please double check the starting XV before you commit to your teams, or check back here at 1pm BST.
FRONT ROW
- Harry Williams (Exeter)
- Vincent Koch (Saraens)
- Jamie George (Saracens)
LOCKS
- Dave Dennis (Exeter)
- Will Skelton (Saracens)
BACK ROW
- Billy Vunipola (Saracens)
- Maro Itoje (Saracens)
- Matt Kvesic (Exeter)
SCRUM-HALF
- Ben Spencer (Saracens)
FLY HALF
- Owen Farrell (Saracens)
CENTRES
- Henry Slade (Exeter)
- Alex Lozowski (Saracens)
OUTSIDE BACKS
- Liam Williams (Saracens)
- Jack Nowell (Exeter)
- Alex Goode (Saracens)
Premiership Rugby Injury News
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