Rugby Union: Saracens win in dramatic fashion

Saracens 20-19 Bristol Bears

Francois Hougaard scored a late try as Saracens came from behind to beat Bristol.

An AJ MacGinty penalty and Harry Thacker try put Bristol ahead in a cagey first half. James Williams and Alex Goode traded penalties before a Theo Dan try reduced the gap to four points.

Gabriel Ibitoye's try 10 minutes from time put Bristol nine points clear, but Rotimi Segun retaliated. Hougaard then crossed at the death to snatch the win.

Saracens proved why they have been so dominant this season though as Segun powered over to set up a dramatic finale.

Highlights in the vide below. Footage from Premiership Rugby - YouTube

All the best reaction

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told local radio in London: "This one is a bit different because we had significant change all the way through the team, a lot of international players not available or we were choosing not to be available to give some younger lads a chance."

The Saracens was full of praise for Jackson Wray after the match. This video is worth a watch.

One Bristol fan tweeted: "This was a decent performance, so close to the first away win at the Stonex Stadium. Glass half full for me."

Another fan was less positive: "We have been naive all season in all aspects of the game. Far too many penalties needlessly given away week after week, poor game management to see games out."