NIK SIMON AT THE STONEX STADIUM: There is still a pile of cardboard masks of Owen Farrell in the storeroom of the StoneX Stadium. It will take a long time before Saracens move on from the departure of their favourite son, but two wins from two will take the edge off their step into the unknown. In Farrell's absence, Alex Lozowski kicked 22 points. The place feels a little quieter without Farrell's constant shouts of 'Hit 'im!', but others will fill the void. On Saturday, it was Andy Onyeama-Christie and Nick Tompkins who led the rush defence that stifled Sale. Post-Farrell Saracens lack the snarling intensity of the past, but life was made easier when Sale's own talisman, George Ford, limped off after four minutes. Leading 3-0, Ford pulled his second shot at goal and injured his quad in the process.
