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George Furbank's break teed up the first Saints try| Saracens: (0) 12 |
| Tries: Parton, Lewington Cons: Manu Vunipola |
| Northampton: (6) 18 |
| Tries: Sleightholme. Mitchell Cons: Smith Pens: Smith 2 |
Saracens missed the chance to go top of the Premiership as Northampton secured an 18-12 win at the StoneX Stadium.
Sarries were kept scoreless in a cagey first half, with both defences on top, as two Fin Smith penalties gave Saints the half-time lead.
Ollie Sleightholme crossed for the first try after 52 minutes, but Tom Parton quickly cut the gap to 13-5.
But Alex Mitchell took Saints 13 points clear and they held out under huge pressure, despite Alex Lewington's try.
More to follow.
Saracens: West, Dan, Clarey, Itoje (capt), McFarland, Gonzalez, Christie, Vunipola, van Zyl, Vunipola, Parton, Tompkins, Cinti, Maitland, Goode.
Replacements: George, Vunipola, Judge, Tizard, Knight, Davies, Hartley, Lewington.
Northampton: Furbank (capt), Seabrook, Freeman, Dingwall, Sleightholme, Smith, James, Waller, Matavesi, Davison, Munga, Coles, Lawes, Pearson, Graham.
Replacements: Langdon, Waller, Mills, Mayanavanua, Scott-Young, Mitchell, Litchfield, Hendy.
Referee: Christophe Ridley.
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