Seven-try Saracens hold off valiant Bristol-ZoomTech News


Alex Lewington scored two tries for Saracens to take his tally for the season to 6
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 attain seven tries and declare a bonus-point victory at StoneX Stadium.

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

However Ellis Genge and Gabriel Oghre scores put Bristol forward on the break.

A second from Lewington was adopted by two from Jamie George and Tom Willis to all however wrap up the victory, as Kieran Marmion’s strive meant Bristol took away a degree regardless of a fifth loss.

Extra to observe.

Saracens: Goode, Lewington, Daly, Tompkins, Parton, Farrell (c), Davies; M. Vunipola, George, Decide, 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 minutes)

Referee: Luke Pearce

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