Saracens continued their perfect start to the Gallagher Premiership season with an impressive 29-14 victory over Exeter, thanks to a stellar performance from England back row Ben Earl at the StoneX Stadium. Earl’s two tries contributed to Saracens’ unbeaten run of three wins in three matches, propelling them to the top of the league table.
The match began with both teams cautiously feeling each other out, resulting in minimal progress in the middle of the pitch. However, the crowd was energised in the 18th minute when Saracens’ Jamie George scored the opening try from a driving maul, boosting the home team’s confidence.
Saracens extended their lead with Tobias Elliott showcasing his form on the right wing, scoring another try to make it three in three games this season. Earl then added to the tally with a pushover try, consolidating Saracens’ dominance in the first half.
Exeter showed signs of a comeback when Josh Hodge scored a try after intercepting a charged-down kick, but Saracens swiftly responded with Fergus Burke scoring their bonus-point try before half-time.
In the second half, Saracens capitalized on Exeter’s Ben Hammersley being sin-binned, with Earl bagging his second try after a well-timed offload from Elliott. Despite Exeter managing to score through Hodge’s second try, Saracens maintained control of the game in wet conditions to secure their victory.
The win over Exeter reaffirms Saracens’ status as serious contenders in the Premiership this season, building on their six-time championship-winning legacy. With an impeccable start to the campaign, Saracens are setting a high standard for the competition as they aim for continued success in the league.