Sarries in control to start title defence in fine style

By LAURA STONEHAM
Bristol Bears22
Saracens ……35

Debut try: Keira Bevan

SARACENS opened their season with maximum points at Bristol Bears.
Bears started and finished with a growl, but the reigning champions dominated the crucial parts of the game to ensure a winning start to the season.
Alex Austerberry’s side came straight out of the blocks and forced a penalty in the opening minute, which Lisa Martin duly slotted between the posts.
It wasn’t long before the Bears began to apply pressure on the Sarries line, though, and scored the first try wh...

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