Resilient Saracens start their long climb

By TOM BRADSHAW

THEY will remain in negative territory on the league ladder for some time, but Saracens delivered a barrel-load of positives on the field against a hard-grafting but unimaginative Bath.
Even for those of the sunniest disposition, minus 18 points must be a testing place to be. However, this was a Sarries display packed with resilience and composure – as well as a defensive doggedness and the irresistible boot of Owen Farrell, who collected 20 points.
The visitors rolled out the heavy artillery for this visit to the Recreation Ground, with all eight Sarries players who...

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