Thousands walk up Wembley Way to be part of a world-record crowd for a domestic rugby match as Saracens take on HarlequinsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverA crowd of up to 80,000 are expected at today's Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Harlequins as the teams come onto the pitch for the start of the gamePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverA thoughtful Sarrie the camel in his dressing room before kick-off.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Harlequins' kit is laid out for the players before the game. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe referee Greg Garner (standing) giving his team a briefing before kick-off.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverEngland fly-half Charlie Hodgson prepares in the Saracens changing room.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe Saracens cheerleaders wait to come on to the pitch.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverSaracens come out of the tunnel for kick-off.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe world-record crowd for a club match watches the action in the first half.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverChris Wyles dives over for Saracens but the try was disallowed, as his foot was already in touch after a tackle by George Lowe.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverGeorge Robson claims the ball for Harlequins.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverJackson Wray is tackled by Danny Care.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverSteve Borthwick wins line-out ball for Saracens.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe world-record attendance is announced to the crowd of 83,761.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverHarlequins captain Chris Robshaw winks at the Saracens players as they clap his team off the pitch.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe Quins players celebrate their win by joining hands.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe Harlequins and England captain, Chris Robshaw, minus his boots, in a post-match TV interview.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
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