Saracens Triumph Over Harlequins to Enhance Play-Off Prospects
Nick Tompkins scored Saracens' third try in their victory over Harlequins.
Tries: penalty try, Malins, Tompkins, Dan Cons: Farrell 2
Tries: Bradley, Anderson Cons: Smith
Saracens defeated Harlequins to boost their Premiership play-off hopes and provide departing director of rugby Mark McCall with a winning farewell at the StoneX Stadium.
Theo Dan scored from a line-out in the 81st minute, securing Saracens a maximum of five points and helping them move two points above Exeter Chiefs into fourth place.
Saracens established an early 12-0 lead through a penalty try and a try by Max Malins before Bryn Bradley scored in the final quarter, setting up a tense finish.
Nick Tompkins and Cameron Anderson exchanged tries before Dan crossed for the crucial fourth Saracens score, earning the team a bonus point.
Team Lineups
Saracens: Malins; Caluori, Tompkins, Hartley, Elliott; Burke, C Bracken; Mawi, George, Street, Itoje (c), Tizard, Isiekwe, Earl, Willis.
Replacements: Dan, Carre, Clarey, McFarland, Michelow, Van Zyl, Farrell, J Bracken.
Harlequins: Benson; Anderson, Kerr, Bradley, Murley; Smith, Porter; Hobson, Riley, Delgado, Carr, Williams, Cunningham-South, Kenningham, Dombrandt (c).
Replacements: Musk, Wenger, Streeter, Green, Driscoll, Evans, Townsend, Cleaves.
