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Leinster v Saracens will be a brutal final battle for European greatness | Robert Kitson

An irresistible force faces an immovable object and the winner will be Europe’s most remarkable champions, bar noneWidespread agreement is rare in rugby but this week is an exception. The two best, most consistent teams in Europe are contesting this year’s Champions Cup final, the only question being who will emerge as first among equals? The collision between the remorseless muscle men of Saracens and the rock-hard sons of Leinster pits an irresistible force against an immovable object. Related: James Haskell calls time on stellar career with regrets and a warning Related: Jamie George: ‘Saracens are going somewhere no club has been before in Europe’ Twitter: follow us at @guardian_sport Continue reading...

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