Seven-try Connacht beat Saracens in Champions Cup
Key Takeaways
- Connacht defeated Saracens 45-36 in their Champions Cup opener.
- Cian Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley each scored two tries for Connacht.
- Saracens scored six tries but missed crucial conversion points.
Connacht secured a thrilling 45-36 victory against Saracens in their opening Champions Cup match, displaying an exceptional attacking display. Trailing early after Saracens scored two quick tries, Connacht bounced back with 19 unanswered points before halftime. Captain Cian Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley led the charge with two tries each, supported by scores from Forde, Hurley-Langton, and Blade, totaling seven tries for the hosts.
Saracens matched the intensity with six tries of their own, including a brace from Sione Vaenuku and contributions from Nick Tompkins, Rotimi Segun, and Elliot Daly. However, Owen Farrell's missed late conversion denied Saracens a crucial losing bonus point, sealing a memorable win for Connacht in Pool Two.
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