Saracens played at Allianz Park for the very first time yesterday as they beat Cardiff Blues 19-11 in the LV=Cup.
The game was a 'test event' - with only a limited number of tickets available - before the official opening on February 16 when the Men in Black host Exeter Chiefs in the league.
New home
The try line
Saracens pie with the club's logo encrusted
England's Alex Goode came through the match unscathed
Rainbow rings the main stand
Nils Mordt kicked 14 points on the day
James Short scores Saracens' first try at Allianz Park
Short brought down
The pitch is made of 65mm yarn, with added sand and a rubber infill
Pictures: Action Images & Tom Allnutt
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