"Northampton Saints winger Tommy Freeman gave a polite reminder that he remains England's premier winger with four tries to help his side to victory over Saracens. His first followed tries from full-back George Hendy and flanker Tom Pearson but Saints trailed 19-17 at the break as Fergus Burke, Jack Bracken and Juan Martin Gonzalez went over for Saracens. Hugh Tizard extended the lead before Northampton rediscovered themselves and Pearson and Freeman both added their second tries to put the hosts back in front."
"Freeman took Rory Hutchinson's pass to walk in for his hat-trick before collecting Fin Smith's kick to score his fourth try, either side of Max Malins sliding over for Saracens' fifth. More to follow. Northampton Saints: Hendy, Freeman, Hutchinson, Dingwall (c), Todaro, Smith, Mitchell; Fischetti, Smith, Davison, Lockett, Van Der Mescht, Coles, Pearson, Pollock Replacements: Wright, Iyogun, Green, Prowse, Chick, McParland, Belleau, Litchfield Yellow card: Pearson (40)"
Northampton Saints defeated Saracens 43-31 at Franklin's Gardens. Tommy Freeman scored four tries and Tom Pearson scored two, while George Hendy and Rory Hutchinson contributed tries for Northampton. Saracens' tries came from Fergus Burke, Jack Bracken, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Hugh Tizard and Max Malins. Fin Smith kicked four conversions for Northampton and Owen Farrell kicked three for Saracens. Northampton led 17-19 at half-time before securing victory in the second half. Pearson received a yellow card in the 40th minute and Saracens' Riccioni received a yellow card in the 54th minute. Anthony Woodthorpe refereed the match.
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