Seven-try Saracens hold off valiant Bristol

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Alex Lewington touches the ball down for a tryAlex Lewington scored two tries for Saracens to take his tally for the season to six
Saracens: (15) 39
Tries: Farrell, Lewington 2, B Vunipola, George 2, Willis Cons: Farrell 2
Bristol: (21) 31
Tries: Batley, Genge, Oghre, Marmion Pen: Sheedy Cons: Sheedy 4

Saracens fought off a spirited Bristol to score seven tries and claim a bonus-point victory at StoneX Stadium.

Owen Farrell, Alex Lewington and Billy Vunipola scored for Saracens, with a Joe Batley try for the Bears.

But Ellis Genge and Gabriel Oghre scores put Bristol ahead at the break.

A second from Lewington was followed by two from Jamie George and Tom Willis to all but wrap up the victory, as Kieran Marmion's try meant Bristol took away a point despite a fifth loss.

More to follow.

Saracens: Goode, Lewington, Daly, Tompkins, Parton, Farrell (c), Davies; M. Vunipola, George, Judge, Itoje, Tizard, Willis, Christie, B. Vunipola.

Replacements: Pifeleti, Mawi, Clarey, McFarland, Knight, Simpson, Hartley, Maitland.

Bristol: Malins, Ibitoye, Vakatawa, Janse van Rensburg, Lane, Sheedy, Randall; Genge, Oghre, Sinckler, Dun, Batley, Heenan, Thomas, Harding (c).

Replacements: Thacker, Woolmore, Kloska, Caulfield, Pearce, Mamion, Williams, Ravouvou.

Sin-bin: Fitz Harding (75 mins)

Referee: Luke Pearce

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