In a stunning show of strength at the Twickenham Stoop, Saracens dominated the Gallagher Premiership London derby, overpowering Harlequins with a decisive 38-10 victory. Jamie George notably contributed with a key try in this commanding win.
Gallagher Premiership
- Harlequins: (3) 10
- Tries: Esterhuizen
- Pens: Smith
- Cons: Smith
- Saracens: (19) 38
- Tries: Gonzalez, Hartley, George, Christie, Parton, Lewington
- Cons: Farrell 3, Goode
The match was a testament to Saracens’ prowess, as they dismantled the Harlequins with a relentless attack. Marcus Smith initially put the Quins ahead with a penalty, but Saracens quickly took control, ending the first half with a 19-3 lead thanks to tries from Juan-Martin Gonzalez, Olly Hartley, and Jamie George.
The second half saw no respite for the Quins, as Andy Christie, Tom Parton, and Alex Lewington added to their woes, only slightly mitigated by Andre Esterhuizen’s late try. This emphatic six-try win over the 2021 champions, who were on a four-game winning streak, solidifies Saracens’ formidable status in their pursuit of consecutive titles.
Their seventh consecutive win against their London rivals, and their fourth consecutive league victory this season, propelled them above the Quins to third place in the standings.
The anticipation for this match was high, with both teams in excellent form and fielding star-studded line-ups. The game began intensely, following a spectacular pre-match light show. England’s Smith initially missed a penalty, a rare slip, but soon scored, sparking a vigorous response from the Saracens.
Saracens’ mastery of the line-out was on full display, with Gonzalez scoring from a rolling maul. Alex Goode, alongside Owen Farrell, orchestrated a brilliant play, setting up Hartley for another try.
Despite Harlequins holding more possession in the first half, they couldn’t convert it into points, crumbling under Saracens’ pressure. Christie’s try post-halftime secured the bonus point for Saracens.
Even as Danny Care’s entrance revitalized the Quins’ offense, Saracens’ defense held strong, countering effectively. Another try disallowed for Hartley didn’t deter them, with Goode and Lewington adding to the tally.
The Quins, despite several opportunities, couldn’t penetrate Saracens’ defense until Esterhuizen’s late try, a small consolation in a match dominated by the visitors.
Line-ups
- Harlequins: David, Green, Beard, Esterhuizen, Lynagh; Smith, Porter; Marler, Walker, Collier, Launchbury, Hammond, Lamb, W Evans, Dombrandt (capt).
- Replacements: Riley, Baxter, Lewis, Cunningham-South, Chisholm, Care, J Evans, Joseph.
- Saracens: Goode, Lewington, Lozowski, Tompkins, Daly; Farrell (capt), van Zyl; M Vunipola, George, Riccioni, Itoje, Tizard, Gonzalez, Christie, B Vunipola.
- Replacements: Dan, Mawi, Clarey, Willis, Earl, Davies, Hartley, Parton.
Referee: Matthew Carley
Extras
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Saracens Victory Harlequins
What was the final score in the Saracens vs Harlequins match?
The final score was Saracens 38, Harlequins 10.
Who scored tries for Saracens in their win against Harlequins?
Tries for Saracens were scored by Juan-Martin Gonzalez, Olly Hartley, Jamie George, Andy Christie, Tom Parton, and Alex Lewington.
How did Marcus Smith contribute to Harlequins’ performance?
Marcus Smith scored a penalty and a conversion, contributing to Harlequins’ total of 10 points.
What was the significance of Saracens’ victory over Harlequins?
Saracens’ victory, marked by a six-try performance, demonstrated their strength and contention for back-to-back Premiership titles.
What position did Saracens move to in the Premiership table after their win?
Following their win, Saracens moved up to third place in the Premiership table.
More about Saracens Victory Harlequins
- BBC Sport: Saracens thrash Harlequins with six-try blitz
- ESPN: Saracens show their class in dominant win over Harlequins
3 comments
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Quins need to improove, Saracens ruld!
saracens did amazin, 6 tryz! goode game!