- Saracens 35-26 Bristol
- Back-rower stars in Sarries’ bonus-point victory
In the unpredictable world of top-flight rugby here was a result we could all understand. Bristol arrived in north London on a record-breaking run of 10 away wins but hindered by significant injuries. They rarely looked likely to seriously trouble a full-strength Saracens, hungry to atone for last Saturday’s record thrashing by Bath.
The Bears have never won at this venue, and a debut victory would have been a fitting way to celebrate Ilona Maher’s bow for the women’s side at Ashton Gate on Sunday. But two first-half tries by Sarries’ No 8 Tom Willis – the second one of the best, most fleet-footed finishes you will see from a forward – helped Mark McCall’s men take a grip on the contest they never relinquished.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/04/saracens-bristol-premiership-rugby-union-match-report
Author : Luke McLaughlin at StoneX Stadium
Publish date : 2025-01-04 19:51:22
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