Munster v Saracens: 10 Interesting Match Stats

Munster made a comeback in the second half against Saracens to score two tries to secure the victory.

Let us look 10 interesting match stats.

Tries

Munster managed to score 2 tries while Saracens scored none.

Penalties

 Saracens slotted 4 penalties, 3 of them being in the first half and one in the second which was the only points they scored in the second half.

Munster only scored 1.

Metres + Carries

Munster gained 362 metres in 111 carries, whereas Saracens gained less metres (265) in 112 carries.

Clean Breaks

Munster made 5 clean breaks and Saracens only managed 2.

Tackles made

Munster made 120 tackles with an 81% tackle success rate and Saracens made 148 tackles with an 89% tackle success rate.

Lineouts

Munster had 13 lineouts and won all of them, Saracens also won all their lineouts (9).

Kicks

Munster made 33 kicks from hand and retained 8, while Saracens made 36 and retained the same number.

Rucks

Munster had 88 rucks and won all of them while Saracens had 74 and only lost 1 of them.

Turnovers Won in Rucks or Mauls

Munster – 6

Saracens 7

Penalties conceded

Both teams conceded 8 penalties.