 The Sarries also performed with their reserve teams as both teams won their respective Merit tables for a second time in a row.The Sarries First XV capitalised on their league performances to capture the Cheltenham Combination Senior Cup for the first time in 30 years, picking up a win over a strong Old Patesians RFC team, however the Sarries reserve teams were unable to secure the Junior Cup or Minor Shield.The Sarries opened their Gloucester Premier campaign coming out second best against Stroud RFC but picked up a bonus point.