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Will Macpherson

Saracens look to big names in bid to secure key Champions Cup victory over Munster

Saracens have brought back a host of big guns in a bid to pick up five vital Champions Cup points at home to Munster on Saturday.

Owen Farrell will captain a 23 containing 13 academy products and 20 England-qualified players, while World Cup finalists Mako and Billy Vunipola, Jamie George, Vincent Koch, George Kruis and Elliot Daly all start.

Max Malins starts at full-back for his full European debut, meaning Daly plays left wing.

Joel Kpoku also makes his full European debut, while fellow youngsters Nick Isiekwe and Ben Earl start on the flanks.

Three senior players are rested, with captain Brad Barritt and locks Maro Itoje and Will Skelton all sitting out the match.

All three faced Munster last weekend at Thomond Park, a game Saracens drew encouragement from, despite losing 10-3.

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