Competition returnees Connacht overturned an early 12-point deficit to claim a thrilling 45-36 Investec Champions Cup victory over Saracens in Galway, scoring seven tries in a breathless Pool 2 opener.
Connacht overcame an early 12-point deficit to defeat Saracens 45-36 in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 opener in Galway. Ciaran Frawley starred on his home debut, crossing for two tries during a crucial second-half surge that sealed the bonus-point victory for Stuart Lancaster's side.
Saracens struck first through early tries from Sione Vaenuku and Noah Caluori before Connacht responded via Cian Prendergast, Cathal Forde, and Shamus Hurley-Langton. Alongside Frawley's brace, Caolin Blade added a try, while Owen Farrell and Saracens fell short despite late scores from Vaenuku and Elliot Daly.
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