Saracens looked unplayable at times last season, Northampton unable to play. Saracens registered their try bonus point – in half an hour – faster than anyone managed last season. The best was probably the second, an outrageous outbreak, sparked by Schalk Brits and furthered by basketball handling between Schalk Burger (thrice), Richard Barrington and Richard Wigglesworth. He scored Saracens’ seventh, just before the break, in typically rambunctious fashion, but it was just the latest of his charges through Northampton’s defence. After an exhibition like that, in the second half came the inevitable flatlining of the contest, which at least gave Northampton a chance to play a bit.

Source: The Guardian September 02, 2017 15:56 UTC