Saracens (20) 23 / 15 (3) Sharks (Final Score)

Saracens and the South African Cell C Sharks did battle in a friendly match which doubles up as a warm-up

game in preparation of Super Rugby, at Allianz Stadium, London at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Saracens:

• Penalties – Charlie Hodgson (3)
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – David Strettle (1), Charlie Hodgson (1)
• Conversions – Charlie Hodgson (2) 

Sharks:

• Penalties – Tim Swiel (1)
  
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Andre Esterhuizen (1), Heimar Williams (1)
• Conversions – Tim Swiel (1)

Teams:

Saracens: 15 Chris Wyles; 14 James Short, 13 Michael Tagicakibau, 12 Marcelo Bosch, 11 David Strettle; 10 Charlie Hodgson, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Ernst Joubert 7 Jacques Burger, 6 Justin Melck, 5 Mouritz Botha, 4 Steve Borthwick (Captain), 3 Matt Stevens, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Richard Barrington
Replacements: 16 Scott Spurling, 17 Nick Auterac, 18 Petrus Du Plessis, 19 Tom Jubb, 20 Takashi Kikutani, 21 Richard Wigglesworth, 22 Duncan Taylor, 23 Sam Stanley.

Sharks: 15 Tyler Fisher, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Willem Alberts, 7 Jean Deysel, 6 Tera Mtembu, 5 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Bismarck du Plessis (Captain), 1 Tendai Mtawarira
Replacements: 16 Kyle Cooper, 17 Dale Chadwick, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Stephan Lewies, 20 Jacques Botes, 21 Charl McLeod, 22 Heimar Williams, 23 Jaco van Tonder.

Referee: Tim Wigglesworth (England)
Assistant Referees: Matthew Carley (England), Gareth Copsey (England)
TMO: Sean Davey (England)
Timekeeper: David Hudson (England)