# Lozowski bewildered by Sarries treatment

> Lozowski baffled by Saracens' sudden defensive shift.
- Title: Lozowski bewildered by Sarries treatment · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Lozowski baffled by Saracens' sudden defensive shift. Alex Lozowski expressed confusion after Saracens switched to a defensive strategy despite his fitness.
- Keywords: alex lozowski, saracens, premiership, brendan venter, adam powell, sale, sports, Lozowski, bewildered, Sarries, treatment, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/494156/lozowski-bewildered-by-sarries-treatment
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:59:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alex lozowski, saracens, premiership, brendan venter, adam powell, sale, sports
## Alex Lozowski
Veteran Alex Lozowski expressed being left bewildered as he approached the end of his Saracens playing career.

> bewildered
## Omitted from Premiership
Lozowski was regularly selected for domestic cup games but excluded from Premiership matches despite being fit.
## Saracens shift strategy
Coach Adam Powell informed Lozowski that Saracens would prioritize defense under new coach Brendan Venter.

> flip the script
## Lozowski's reaction
Lozowski stated he was surprised by Saracens' decision to shift focus to defense in a highly attack-focused Premiership.
## Return to Sale
Lozowski made a quick return to his former team Sale after Saracens' strategic change.
## Key takeaway

Alex Lozowski expressed confusion after Saracens switched to a defensive strategy despite his fitness.