Dressing room politics aside, this final is drenched in history on one side.
Record-breaking is something the Saracens have a long tradition, with some of the biggest names in the women’s game being alumni, including Maggie Alfonsi, Karen Almond, Nicky Ponsford and Jane Mitchell.
They continue to be one of the most established and successful aspects of the amateur and semi-professional era. They are 12-time Premier winners and three-time PWR champions, with their final title coming into the year 2022.
Garrigan temporarily left the club for two seasons to play for the Harlequins, but felt compelled to come back.
“The reason I returned to the Saracen after a stint with the Quinns was that I wanted to be on top and I wanted to win.
“It’s a massive driver.”
When it comes to their players being ruthless and vocal on the pitch, England Rock doesn’t avoid clear explanations from her teammates.
She added: “You have a lot of different characters. And when you’re against them, you can be very intimidating, but in reality, when you have them on your scrum or backline, you’re like, ‘Wow’, which is a special feeling.
“I’m happy to be playing with you right now, not against you.
“So it’s definitely a place made up of many talented individuals, but when we get it right and we really start gelling together, we can play some incredible rugby.”
