Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action

Saracens’ team spirit grows stronger, Leicester are found lacking, Racing have All Black nous while Sale must improve away from home Related: Dan Carter awaits battle with Saracens’ Owen Farrell in European Cup final • Barritt urges calm after Saracens reach Champions Cup final• George Kruis: ‘I never shirked hard work … you see the benefits’• Match report: Saracens 24-17 Wasps• Robert Kitson: Ashton and Wade press England claims• Itoje labelled ‘world class’ after Saracens power past Wasps• Match report: Leicester 16-19 Racing 92• Carter awaits battle with Saracens’ Farrell in European Cup fi…