FULL-TIME: The Saints run-out 20 to 16 winners here at Franklins Gardens. After a strong opening few minutes the home side allowed Saracens back into the game. The away side went into the break with a three point lead after capitalizing on Northampton's mistakes. Northampton came out a lot stronger in the second half and crucially denied Saracens a try while scoring three of their own, with two of those tries coming from back-rower Samu Manoa. A well earned win for the home side after a strong second 40 minutes. Saracens will feel aggrieved by this loss. Perhaps a decision or two went against them, but they only have themselves to blame for leaking three tries. Thanks for staying with our live coverage this afternoon.
Man of the match please?
Final play of the game now, Saracens have the ball
Saracens pull down the maul from the resulting line-out. Penalty to the Saints as Myler kicks down the line.
The London side are unable to hold onto the ball though and Waldouck hacks the ball down the field. The ball ends up in touch and its a line-out to Northampton
Saracens do turn the ball over. Penalty Saracens and they kick down the line
Saracens can't get any momentum going as The Saints are putting them under pressure. Northampton are in a good position with an attacking scrum. Saracens will need to get the ball back to have any chance of winning this game
TRY SAINTS: After a kick down the line Northampton retain position from the line-out. Some good recycling and slick hands put Manoa into space as the big American backrower powers over for his second try of the afternoon. Myler is unable to add the conversion. Saints lead by 4 with less than ten minutes remaining
Botha finds himself on the wrong side of the ruck and gets a bit of a shoeing. Penalty to the Saints as they go in search of a leading score. Myler goes down the line
PENALTY SARACENS: Spencer kicks another penalty for his side as Saracens recapture the lead