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