AFTER their 113 - 3 romp over Bologna last week, Saracens must surely be firm favourites for the return leg on Saturday, November 3, for which Francois Pienaar has no fresh injury worries.

Pinaar welcomes back captain Abdel Benazzi and Scott Murray to the squad for the Pool Eight of The Parker Pen European Shield game.

However, a cautiousTim Horan is certain Saracens will not be able to repeat last Sunday's 17-try record breaking performance over Bologna, who are expected to field four players who did not make the last trip.

"I don't think it will be that much because they will have a few players back. I think the first 20 or 30 minutes will be difficult, but we must stick to our game plan."

Of last Sunday's starting XV, Jannie de Beer is rested, while Sean Phillips and Khalid Benazzi drop to the bench.

Saracens' team to face Bologna, kick off 2pm: Sparg; Haughton, Horan, Sorrell, O'Mahony, Smith, Walshe; Flatman, Cairns, Harbut, A. Benazzi (capt), Hooper, Cheesebrough, Roques, Roche.

Replacements: Phillips, Parkes, K. Benazzi, Murray, Hill, Hampson, Arasa.

November 6, 2001 10:30