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 13-9 to Clermont at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday . The Sarries pack contained five English-qualified forwards . Saracens’ millionaire chairman Nigel Wray wants the salary cap scrapped .