Mark McCall singled out 22-year-old Matt Gallagher as a prime example of what Saracens expect from their less-experienced players during the Six Nations.

Director of rugby McCall also claims that he isn’t bothered about his team’s league position at the moment, despite the north Londoners returning to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table with a weekend win over Leicester Tigers.

McCall’s men moved ahead of title rivals Exeter Chiefs with a superior points difference thanks to a bonus-point 33-10 victory over the Tigers at Allianz Park.

Full-back Gallagher was identified as an example of how other players can use this period of time to develop within the squad.

“Guys like Matt Gallagher, who I'm absolutely delighted for, is a great example of what we want to do with our guys in terms of development,” said McCall.

“We didn't target or particularly have a focus on the bonus point. Our intention in this period is to help some of the younger boys along in terms of exposure, and they've shown what they can do.

“We wanted to build on the momentum we've managed to build since the defeat at Sale, and the boys have shown what they're all about.

“These periods are crucial for us. We don't really care what the league table looks like at this stage. There’s still a long way to go, and our aim in these few weeks is to give lads a platform to play.”