Saracens F.C. are making sweeping changes after last weekend's 33-15 defeat to Harlequins, with Owen Farrell set to captain a revamped starting XV against Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday, Oct. 31, at StoneX Stadium in London for Round 5 of the Gallagher PREM.
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Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has overseen 10 changes to the starting lineup, retaining only five players from the Harlequins defeat. Hugh Tizard is set for his 100th club appearance, while Nathan Michelow, Toby Knight and Charlie Bracken could each reach 50.
Newcastle head coach Dan McFarland has made just three changes following a 17-3 victory over Sale Sharks. Alex Hearle returns to the midfield, while Sam Graham replaces injured No. 8 Hoskins Sotutu. Captain Tom Christie leads the Red Bulls, with Christian Wade looking to break the all-time PREM try-scoring record after drawing level with Chris Ashton on 101.
Saracens vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups
Saracens host Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday, Oct. 31, at StoneX Stadium in London, England. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET in Round 5 of the 2026-27 Gallagher PREM.
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Saracens Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls
Starting XV
Alex O'Driscoll
Theo Dan
Marcus Street
Nick Isiekwe
Hugh Tizard
Nathan Michelow
Toby Knight
Alfie Barbeary
Tom James
Owen Farrell (c)
Rotimi Segun
Sione Va'enuku
Nick Tompkins
Tobias Elliott
Elliot Daly
Replacements
Jamie George
Phil Brantingham
Alec Clarey
George Martin
Ben Earl
Charlie Bracken
Max Malins
Noah Caluori
Newcastle Red Bulls Lineup vs. Saracens
Starting XV
Pouri Rakete-Stones
George McGuigan
Elliot Millar Mills
Oscar Usher
Cam Jordan
Max Hicks
Tom Christie (c)
Sam Graham
Simon Benitez Cruz
Brett Connon
Werner Kok
Will Rigg
Alex Hearle
Christian Wade
Josh Hodge
Replacements
Samson Adejimi
Tom West
Francisco Moreno
Finn Baker
Ollie Leatherbarrow
James Elliott
Zack Henry
Chris Harris
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