Saracens head coach Brendan Venter hailed a 'fantastic day' after his side's first win at Welford Road in 32 visits.
Tigers to host Bath in semi-finals
Saracens head coach Brendan Venter hailed a 'fantastic day' after his side's first win at Welford Road in 32 visits.
The victory was not enough to secure a home draw for Saracens in the play-offs, though, and they now face a trip to Northampton.
"Next week is irrelevant for the guys as this was a fantastic day," said Venter. "We measure ourselves against Leicester as they are the best side in the Premiership.
"Our second row, Hugh Vyvyan, has won at all Premiership grounds but never here."
Looking ahead to the clash with Saints, Venter added: "We are really looking forward to the challenge.
"Northampton made a few comments about the extent of our celebrations when we won there but we sing our song when we win as that was another fantastic day."
Brits, Sarries' outstanding hooker, was forced to leave the field soon after scoring a crucial interception try.
Venter added: "Schalk had a bang on the head and we had to drag him off but he seems okay and we are hoping Alex Goode will be fit though Chris Wyles was brilliant today."
Soft tries
Leicester boss Richard Cockerill had no complaints about the defeat.
"We gave away two soft tries, gave them six points start with two soft penalties and then we dropped the ball and it bounced their way for the try," he said.
"We were ill disciplined, we were very inaccurate and we got exactly what we deserved.
"Our control wasn't good enough and all credit to them as they are a good side and I have no complaints."
Bath secured fourth place and will provide the opposition for the Tigers in the second play-off semi-final.
Cockerill added: "Whenever we are defeated at this club we work hard to rectify it."
