Apos;World Class apos; Owen Farrell Maro Itoje Back For Saracens - Alex Goode

Saracens full-back Alex Goode welcomes the prospect of having ‘world class' England internationals back in their ranks for this weekend's crunch Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins.
Mark McCall's side will be boosted by the reintegration of Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Mako Vunipola, Jamie George and Alex Lozowski after England's flawless autumn series.
Schalk Brits will miss the trip to Quins due to his injury against Exeter Chiefs last weekend, joining Billy Vunipola, Michael Rhodes, Duncan Taylor and Liam Williams on the list of absentees.
Alex Goode welcomes the return of ‘world class' England stars for Saracens this weekend
Mark McCall's Saracens play Harlequins on Sunday after losing last two Premiership games
England internationals Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are set for a return for this weekend
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But the returning England cohort will add more fire power to the Saracens squad as they look to bounce back from two Premiership losses in a row.

'Any time you get world class, international players back it's brilliant,' Goode told Sportsmail ahead of Sunday's Twickenham Stoop visit.
'We're lucky to have a great squad here and the team we put out, even without them, is a fantastic team.
'But it's a massive boost to have the likes of Maro, Mako, Owen and others back, just top-quality players.'
Goode, who scored in the loss to Exeter last weekend, believes their return is a 'massive boost'
Quins, however, will have Chris Robshaw (R), Danny Care (L), Mike Brown and Joe Marler back
The Stoop has proven a difficult place for Saracens - who sit second in the Premiership table following their 20-18 loss to table-toppers Exeter last weekend - to visit in recent seasons.
The hosts will also welcome their own England quartet back into the fold this weekend in the form of Danny Care, www.cruisewhat.com Joe Marler, Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown.
Quins have not lost to Saracens in their own back yard since November 2014 and visiting captain Brad Barritt knows the size of the task in front of them this weekend.
'We know Quins are a very dangerous team and they are also very confident playing at home,' Barritt told Sportsmail at the announcement of Saracens' partnership extension with Optimum Nutrition.
'It's also another big challenge for us, we haven't won there in the last two years so that's something we've spoken about. Another huge challenge and one this team is looking forward to.'
Sarries captain Brad Barritt knows the size of the task in front of his side this weekend
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