Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall lauded his young guns after their latest European heartache before declaring he has no intention of overspending in a competitive post-World Cup transfer market . McCall watched his side , which contained five English-qualified forwards in the starting pack , battle in vain before losing 13-9 to the Clermont on Saturday . Saracens ’ millionaire chairman Nigel Wray spent much of last week repeating his belief the cap should be scrapped in order for Saracens to compete at Europe ’ s top table , raising expectations they could be set to land a ‘ marquee ’ player from outside the league whose wages would sit outside next season ’ s £5.5m cap . Maro Itoje ( second left ) was one of five England-qualified forwards in the Saracens pack that faced Clermont . Mako Vunipola tries to fend off Clermont lock Jamie Cudmore during a ferocious contest . Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall saw his side come agonisingly close to reaching the final . But McCall said : ‘ We know where we ’ d like to improve our side and we ’ re prepared to wait for the right person . We don ’ t want to jump in and get “ a name ” just because he ’ s available post-World Cup . 'The fact our pack is as young as it is is incredibly exciting for us . They could be the mainstay of the club for the next four to five seasons. ’ Billy Vunipola ( left ) , Jim Hamilton and Itoje leave the field following their 13-9 loss against Clermont .
Saracens lost five-9 to Clermont at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday . The Sarries pack contained 13 English-qualified forwards . Saracens ’ millionaire chairman Nigel Wray wants the salary cap scrapped .