Saints have come out firing with some direct running lines slicing straight through the Saracens defensive line, Foden picks and drives with the help of Dowson to regeister the third try for the Saints, Myler is unable to add the conversion

Myler kicks off to re-start the match

Halftime 17-6 to the Saints. Northampton are dominating in virtually all facets of play in the first half as they have out-muscled Saracens so far, a side who pride themselves on their physical dominance. Some very attractive rugby has taken place in the Gardens today from both sides as the Saints have crossed twice through young winger Elliot and the bruising Manoa. The visitors unlucky to not have crossed the whitewash as TMO was called for early on in the game. Can the Saints continue at this pace or will Sarries be able to edge their way back in the second half? Stay with us for second half updates and analysis.

The hosts' defence is holding up strong, but Saracens are given a penalty advantage

Sarries pushing hard to register score just before half time

Burger times it to perfection at the breakdown winning Saracens a penalty and chance to clear, they bring play back into the Saints half

The Saints continue their dominance at scrum time winning another scrum penalty, their opt to put it into touch in the visitor's 22 for a put in to the lineout

Saracens are given the opportunity to shorten the gap with a penalty but Goode pushes it wide of the uprights

Inside centre Luther Burrell turns on the after burners to take play deep into the Saracens half, ball is recycled quickly and Samu Manoa shows a great blend of pace and power as well as good feet to beat a number of Sarries; defender to go over for Northampton's second try! Myler adds the extras

An internal battle is taking place today as fullbacks Alex Goode and Ben Foden look to get the better of eachother