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Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: Admin
Date: October 9, 2018, 3:03 pm
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Saturday 6 October 2018
by J Scott
The wife’s first ever premier rugby match and home to the
unstoppable beast that is Saracens didn’t fill me with much
expectation of a win but I hoped that we would see yet more
improvement and to get something from the game. The visitors
were arriving with a 5 game winning streak with a try Bonus is
point in each.
Due to the game being televised live in the USA kick was 1930,
which felt a little strange for a Saturday game. We set off
from Winchester on what should be quite a simple train journey
but alas those lovely RMT unionist types were having a day off
(strike) so a 3hr epic started and we got to Twickenham about
1840 and started our walk to the ground only to find the nice
new walkway was closed. Surely things could only get better.
In to the ground and straight to get food and drink, I had
promised my good lady a feast and treated her to pie, chips and
gravy washed down with a glass of white wine. We get to our
seats in the south stand about 5 minutes into the game having
missed both Brown and Care getting there well-earned applause
for 300 and 250 caps.
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Both teams start brightly with no love lost between two proud
London clubs. The teams struggling to break the dead lock,
tackle after tackle saw Sarries players being repelled at every
attack. This was being witnessed by what I have to say was the
noisiest I’ve ever heard The Stoop crowd.
Penalties were traded by the two 10s in a low scoring opening
quarter. Danny Care read his opposite numbers pass perfectly,
intercepting and racing away for a try on his 250th cap. The
half closed with Quins 13 - 9 up and unfortunately already
having brought Alofa Alofa on due to Paul Lasike taking a
serious knock to the head, making a similar tackle that kept
Sialli out for so long and nearly ended his career. So fingers
crossed for a speedy recovery but also highlighting the
importance of correct tackle technique.
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The second half started as the first ended heroic defence by
Quins who were well up for the game. Again a couple of
penalties were traded by the 10s until the strangest try you’ll
ever see was scored by our very own superman Joe Marchant who
leapt to gather a missed penalty kick and touch down for a 5
pointer. Smith added the extras and Quins were 20 - 12 up and
full of confidence.
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The teams continued their attritional battle with solid hits
being put in by both teams, however in the final 10 minutes
Sarries scored out wide with big Billy Vunipola going over for a
well worked score. Farrell slotted a few more penalties asking
the final score 20 - 25 to Saracens. Both teams seemed glad of
the final whistle and there must have been some sore bodies in
the changing room.
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It didn’t feel like a loss with the game being played at such
intensity for the full 80 minutes, and that Sarries are in such
rich form in contrast to our resurgence under new leadership.
The gains continue with a functioning line out, a solid scrum
and defence that kept Saracens to 1 try. I’m sure our wins will
come after all there’s plenty of the season left.
After a stop off in the Kings bar to listen to the live band and
a few more beers it was time to make the return journey,
thankfully it was a bit easier but I’m sure the alcohol helped.
Not sure the missus really knew what was going on but she did
cheer in the right places and joined in the support from the
loudest stand (I am biased).
We now see a break in the Gallagher premiership as we host Agen
next, hopefully some of the regular starters will get a
well-earned rest and allow some rotation. Although a solid start
in Europe will be well received.
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: October 9, 2018, 3:05 pm
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Great write up. Game much as I remember it. Thank you
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: Adrian
Date: October 10, 2018, 1:27 am
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Nice, thanks
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: InsertQuinsPunHere
Date: October 10, 2018, 2:02 am
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Cheers for the write up. Hope your wife enjoyed it enough to
return.
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 10, 2018, 4:30 am
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It was a good atmosphere but I had such a sore throat I couldn't
yell much. My wife stood in for me very well:)
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: Monte
Date: October 14, 2018, 11:40 am
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Thanks for the write up
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: BedfordshireBoy
Date: October 14, 2018, 2:00 pm
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--- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
>
> It was a good atmosphere but I had such a sore throat I
couldn't yell much. My wife stood in for me very well:)
>
--- End Quote ---
Don`t you have staff for that sort of thing?
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Re: Match Report: Harlequins v Saracens
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 15, 2018, 7:47 am
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Had to sack the Shouty Butler for furtling with a Footman...
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