What an appertiser!

Saracens and Stade Francais were involved in a pre comp friendly tonight. While both coaches obviously rested some of the bigger names it was still a closely fought contest. For a while it resembled a Super 14 southern hemisphere game with both teams involved in a kicking battle. Saracens looked like they would go in at half time 7 points up. However a kick ahead and chase by the Stade team managed to get in under the posts!
The second half saw more forward play although it was he backs who seemed to star for both sides in attack and defense. Another well worked back move and some very heavy hits in defense saw Stade leading 21-14 at the hooter. Amazingly Hernandez tried to kick and chase, obviously going for another try. However the crowd held their collective breath as he made his one kicking mistake of the match … the ball fell to the Haughton the Saracens winger who burst through the advancing Stade players. Some good covering defence managed to keep him wide as he crashed over the line. It was all down to Jackson to convert and tie the game … the roar from the home Stade crowd said it all as the ball fell short.

The final score was 21-19 with both teams showing some exciting running rugby!
If the commitment to attacking play is indicative of what we are in store for then … BRING IT ON!