But something had shifted in the Saints psyche. After the humiliation of last week they weren't going to roll over and die. From the off this was evident, Lamby started the match, a Sarrie forward collected only for Jamie Elliott to crash into him. The mismatch in size was ther for all to see, as was the effect as Jamie was clearly dazed and for a moment it looked as though his match was over. While he was still reeling and under the physios care, Sarries made a sortie into the Saints territory with a run from Strettle. For a moment it looked as though we were going to relive the Scarlets match, but the defence held and the Sarries were driven back. And back was where they stayed for the remainder of the first half. The positional advantage told, with a neat sniping try from Dicko created by superb work in the lineout from Sorrenson, then a lovely run and sidestep for a try from Easy all coming from a great offload from Downey, and finally a try from Dowse coming through an unstoppable rolling maul.
Half time saw a solid lead and a bonus point seemed in the offing. It wasn't to be, as the Sarries shored up their defences, to prevent the Saints getting their fourth try in the second half. The Sarries even tried to come back with some good positional play but it was too late for the Sarries and their was no way through a determined Saints defence. True, a soft try at the end gave them a vestige of respectability, but they went home without a point to add to their total.
Match Details
- Half Time 27-3
- Attendance 13,402
- Referee Dave Pearson
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