The sky is the limit for Wray But only if Sarries keep feet on ground
other, which means they want to pull out that extra bit for each other. That’s the difference.
“What we have to do now, because they are so young, is build on it and go forward because, while winning the Champions Cup was great, there is more.
“What’s really interesting is, like Manchester United’s Class of 92, there’s half-a-dozen of them – the class of 2008 – who have all come through together and have now all played in a European final. Plus other guys like the Maros. It’s what we can do in the next few years that’s exciting.”
The Saracens squad will return to work today to prepare for Saturday’s Premiership semifinal against Leicester after two days of celebration following the victory over Racing 92 in Lyon.
It represented a dream come true for a “choked” Wray, the multi-millionaire businessman and sports nut whose personal memorabilia collection includes the cap worn by Douglas Jardine in the Bodyline series.
His financial load at Saracens has been shared with South African investors over the past few seasons but he has still poured more than £20million into the club since the start of the professional era.
It has been an expensive hobby but he has no regrets. “It has been worth every penny many times,” said Wray. “Twenty years ago I didn’t think I would go on a personal learning lesson, but I have done.
“I’ve learned about family, people and what team really means. It’s me who should be saying thank you.
“It has been a bumpy ride. There have been some terrible times and some great times.
“I’m a big Barbra Streisand fan; if we had the chance to do it all again, would we? Yeah, we would.”
WASPS second-row Bradley Davies will move to the Ospreys at the end of the season on a national dual contract.