From The Rugby Paper · Gary Fitzgerald · · 50s
Connacht 45-36 Saracens: Sarries fall short in see-saw battle
Saracens lose 45-36 to Connacht in high-scoring Champions Cup clash.
In brief
Saracens lose 45-36 to Connacht in high-scoring Champions Cup clash. Connacht beat Saracens 45-36 in a see-saw Champions Cup match at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Saracens start strong
Saracens led 12-0 but could not sustain early momentum with seven tries from Connacht.
Connacht score second try
Cathal Forde celebrated scoring Connacht’s second try after a quick move.
“Something to shout about: Cathal Forde (centre) celebrates after scoring Connacht’s second try.”
Saracens score late try
Elliot Daly scored Saracens’ sixth try in the final minutes.
“Consolation: Saracens’ Elliot Daly scores a late try”
Connacht dominate second half
Connacht scored three tries in the second half to build a 45-36 lead.
Owen Farrell misses conversion
Owen Farrell missed a final kick conversion which would have gained Saracens a losing bonus point.
“Owen Farrell missed a final kick conversion which would have gained them a deserved losing bonus point.”
Connacht win 45-36
Connacht won 45-36 in a high-scoring Champions Cup match at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
The big picture
Connacht beat Saracens 45-36 in a see-saw Champions Cup match at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
