Saracens demolished by Gloucester

By Michael Smith (not on the spot!)
October 5 2002

Sarries travelled to Castle Grim home of the on FIRE Cherry & Whites. The home side showed the rest of the Zurich Premiership that they have every intention of keeping a firm grip on the Premiership's top spot!

Saracens were comprehensively taken apart as Gloucester continue their run of good form. The honours of the day went to Gloucester's Fly Half Ludovic Mercier as he supplied the home team with a Try, 5 conversions and three penalties, this helped keep the famous Shed in full voice.

The Men in Black kept pace with the Cherry & Whites for much of the first half, although they totally outclassed in the final 40 as Gloucester played some exceptional rugby to take the game and the much prized bonus point.

Final Score: Gloucester 44 SARACENS 14

The scorers:

Gloucester:
Tries: Olivier Azam (2), Jake Boer, Terry Fanolua, Ludovic Mercier
Pens: Ludovic Mercier (3)
Cons: Ludovic Mercier (5)

SARACENS:
Tries: Ben Johnson
Pens: Andy Goode (2), Nicki Little (1)