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Saracens mascot Sarrie the CamelWith Mike Ford being offered a role in the England set-up, former Leinster, Munster and Australia coach Alan Gaffney was appointed coach for the 2006 campaign.

Amongst the new signings was South African, Neil de Kock, a player who was to be influential in what was to be the club's best season since 2000.

Once again, Saracens were narrowly defeated by Wasps in the London double-header.