Premiership Highlights: Gloucester v Saracens
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Saracens put a turbulent week off the field behind them as they ground out a 21-12 away win over Gloucester in round 4 of the Premiership. Saracens opened the scoring with a penalty before running in the games first try to build a 10-0 lead. Gloucester hit back with a try, but Saracens kept the scoreboard ticking over with two late first half penalties to take a 16-5 advantage into the break. An early second half try saw
Saracens extend their lead out to 16 points and take control of the match at 21-5 heading into the final quarter. Trailing by three scores, the Cherry and Whites needed a response and crossed for a try with seven minutes remaining to cut the deficit to nine points. However, it would prove too little too late as the defending champions held on for the victory.