Saracens overcome adversity to battle back and edge Leicester in 12-try thriller

Leicester 38-40 Saracens Visitors hold on despite Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card Brendan Venter has history at Welford Road he may care to forget but, after Saracens edged this 12-try thriller, the South African could toast a fine start to his new chapter at the club. Sixteen years ago Venter was hit with a 14-week ban for making inappropriate and provocative gestures at the Tigers faithful. Fast forward to the present and he was largely on his best behaviour as Saracens overcame Nick Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card to kickstart their season. At the full-time whistle, however, he could not resist a moment of furious delight. Continue reading...

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