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Saracens
European Champions Cup | Group Stage
Nov 14, 2015 at 5.30pm UK
 
Saracens
32-7
ToulouseToulouse
Vunipola (14'), Wyles (37', 41')
FT
Tolofua (49')

Owen Farrell inspires Saracens to victory against Toulouse

Saracens get off the mark in their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign by defeating Toulouse 32-7 in their opener at Allianz Park.

Owen Farrell scored 17 points to guide Saracens to 32-7 victory over Toulouse in his side's European Rugby Champions Cup opener this evening.

Duncan Taylor of Saracens breaks away from Thierry Dusautoir during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Saracens and Toulouse at Allianz Park on November 14, 2015 in Barnet, England.© Getty Images

The home side put the French outfit under pressure in the early stages of the match, which yielded two penalties in kicking distance. The England fly-half showed his ability by sending both kicks through the posts to put his team ahead.

Saracens extended their advantage when Mako Vunipola completed a team move by powering over the tryline for a score from close range, with Farrell adding the extras in the 15th minute.

Three further penalties from the 23-year-old put the hosts in control of the contest before Chris Wyles was able to dive in at the left corner after Farrell, Brad Barritt and Alex Goode had created the opening.

Duncan Taylor of Saracens breaks away from Thierry Dusautoir during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Saracens and Toulouse at Allianz Park on November 14, 2015 in Barnet, England.© Getty Images

However, on this occasion the kick was missed by the fly-half, but Saracens still took a 27-0 lead into the break.

In the second half, Wyles put the match beyond doubt when he crossed the line by collecting a pass and bursting through a tackle to dive in for the score, although Farrell did miss the resulting conversion.

Luke McAlister of Toulouse takes on Michael Rhodes during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Saracens and Toulouse at Allianz Park on November 14, 2015 in Barnet, England.© Getty Images

The visitors got on the board in the 49th minute when Christopher Tolofua managed to find space in the home side's defensive line to dive for the tryline from close range to notch the score, and Nicolas Bezy sent his kick through the posts.

Both sides pushed to add to the scoreline, but neither could find a further score allowing the home side to ease to victory.

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