"Archie McParland scored a dramatic late try as Prem leaders Northampton Saints came from behind to edge out Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."
"Northampton started at a lively pace and seized the initiative immediately, with Henry Pollock returning to the side after Six Nations duty held up over the line."
"Sarries struck back with their first significant attack of the game, working possession from left to right for Elliott to snap up a bouncing ball and hold off two defenders."
"With skipper Maro Itoje starting to exercise greater control after the turnaround, Saracens proved more adept at denying their opponents space and levelled."
Northampton Saints defeated Saracens 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Archie McParland scoring a late try. Saints took an early 14-0 lead with tries from Tom Litchfield and McParland, both converted by Fin Smith. Saracens responded with tries from Tobias Elliott and Theo Dan, along with a penalty from Fergus Burke. Despite losing Smith to injury, Northampton managed to secure their sixth consecutive win, extending their lead at the top of the league to six points.
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