Saracens Name Malins in 100th Appearance Against Bristol

Saracens host Bristol Bears at StoneX Stadium on Saturday at 5:30pm in Round Three of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM, with Max Malins set to make his 100th senior appearance for Saracens as both teams continue their league campaigns.

According to Saracens, Malins will lead the team out against his former club, while winger Noah Caluori returns after wrist surgery during the summer. Caluori scored 18 tries in his PREM Rugby breakout season last year.

Owen Farrell makes his first start of the 2026/27 season at fly half after taking a coaching role during the early PREM Cup rounds, according to Saracens. Lucio Cinti also joins the starting lineup at outside centre.

Malins highlighted the significance of reaching the milestone with Saracens.

"It’s a privilege to reach 100 caps for this amazing club, and to join many legends of the game that are part of ‘The 100 Club’. Thank you to all that have supported me over the years and I look forward to seeing you at StoneX on Saturday." said Max Malins.

Saracens enter the match after a mixed opening to the campaign, according to Bristol Post, winning 40-38 away at Leicester Tigers before losing 21-17 at home to Sale Sharks.

Bristol Bears arrive after back-to-back league victories, including a 34-24 away win over Sale Sharks and a 41-26 victory against Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate, according to Bristol Post.

Bristol’s lineup included captain Harry Randall, while Saracens named Maro Itoje as captain in a team that moved him to the back row alongside Ben Earl and Toby Knight, according to the published team news.