Summary

  • FT: Saracens 38-19 Wasps

  • Sarries go a point clear at the top, Wasps down in 10th

  • England hooker Jamie George scores three tries

  1. Penalty (Lozowski)published at 44 mins

    Saracens 21-7 Wasps

    Brad Barritt - on his landmark appearance - helps Saracens over the gainline and they reap the reward of a penalty.

    It's as unmissable as they come and Alex Lozowski does the honours to put them 14 points up.

  2. Second halfpublished at 41 mins

    Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Jack WillisImage source, Getty Images

    Wasps emerge first from the changing rooms - no doubt with the words of Dai Young still ringing in their ears.

    Soon enough the Saracens players join them, and we're off and running again thanks to Alex Lozowski's boot.

    When will we see Christian Wade off the bench for the visitors?

  3. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    HT: Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Chris WylesImage source, PA

    So how do we see this one panning out?

    Do Sarries have a stranglehold now, or can Wasps spring a surprise?

    Your predictions are welcome via #bbcrugby - which is also the place if you want to air your views on all things Premiership.

  4. Postpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    HT: Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    James HaskellImage source, Getty Images

    As things stand, Wasps will fall to a fourth successive Premiership defeat for the first time since March 2014.

    It would leave Dai Young's side third-from-bottom after more than a quarter of the season - too early to be concerned?

  5. Premiership week six reviewpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    HT: Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Lachlan TurnerImage source, Rex Features

    Everyone aside from Saracens and Wasps has already played in the Premiership this weekend - so what have been the headlines?

    • England wing Jonny May scored his sixth try in six matches as Leicester Tigers beat London Irish to register a fourth successive Premiership victory.
    • Exeter Chiefs returned to the top of the Premiership table, extending their unbeaten home run to 11 matches with a bonus-point victory over Newcastle.
    • Gloucester ran in four second-half tries to beat Northampton in an enthralling game at Kingsholm.
    • Bath came from behind to earn a bonus-point win over bottom club Worcester, as local boy Freddie Burns' full debut was ruined by a red card.
    • Harlequins earned a third Premiership win of the season as they ended their losing home run to come out on top on a night of nine tries at The Stoop.
  6. 'A blistering start'published at 15:48 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    It was a blistering start from Saracens off Wasps mistakes, they were ruthless.

    But Wasps worked their way back into the game and they are hanging in there, but when Saracens flick that switch, they are very dominant.

  7. Half-timepublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Wasps win the line-out and drive forward, but Will Rowlands is pinged and the half-time whistle follows.

    Tries from Chris Wyles and Jamie George helped the hosts build a 15-0 lead, but a rare Marty Moore score means Wasps remain in touch.

  8. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    After a break in play, Wasps have the scrum near the halfway line and win a penalty.

    Elliot Daly kicks to touch and the visitors are going for a late flurry here before half-time.

  9. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcrugbypublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Assess your team's start to the season

    Simon Trenchard: Typically unpredictable Bath so far, beat Sarries, Tigers & Wasps but lose heavily to Saints & at home to Falcons.

  10. Penalty (Lozowski)published at 34 mins

    Saracens 18-7 Wasps

    Just as I was praising Saracens' fly-half Alex Lozowski, he is once again involved.

    Wasps are penalised for not releasing the ball and the England hopeful just about kicks the penalty.

  11. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Saracens 15-7 Wasps

    SaracensImage source, Getty Images

    This is more like the evenly-matched, toe-to-toe encounter we were hoping for.

    But Sarries aren't just going to allow their visitors back into this - England duo Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola come in with some big hits to halt Wasps.

    Alex Lozowski is impressing against his former club, both with the boot and with ball in hand.

  12. Postpublished at 29 mins

    Saracens 15-7 Wasps

    Willie Le Roux isn't enjoying the best of games for Wasps.

    After just one phase of attack he attempts a speculative chip over the top but it drifts out harmlessly and Sarries are able to clear their lines.

  13. 'Wasps were getting pummelled'published at 15:31 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Saracens 15-7 Wasps

    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    It was sensational play, and it shows the attitude from Wasps.

    They were getting pummelled in their own 22 but one mistake and they got out of there and they got over the line with the drive.

  14. try

    Try (Moore, con Miller)published at 24 mins

    Saracens 15-7 Wasps

    Wasps are off the mark.

    After Josh Bassett's surge forces a line-out, the visitors go for the catch and drive and it pays off.

    It takes a while to find the identity of the try-scorer, but it's Marty Moore - his first in 23 Premiership appearances.

  15. Postpublished at 23 mins

    Saracens 15-0 Wasps

    Saracens want this done by half-time, that much is clear.

    Some would suggest a 15-point buffer is already enough, but we know all about the flair and creativity that Wasps have become known for.

    The visitors break forward through Josh Bassett but is denied 10m from the try-line - a reminder that Dai Young's side are still just about in this.

  16. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Saracens 15-0 Wasps

    Wasps are on the ropes here - big time.

    The hosts almost score again on two separate occasions - Juan Figallo and Mako Vunipola combine but a last-ditch Wasps tackle saves them.

    It was admirable defending but Sarries continue to knock on the door.

  17. Penalty (Lozowski)published at 16 mins

    Saracens 15-0 Wasps

    Elliot Daly, celebrating his 25th birthday today, is down injured for Wasps - hopefully he'll be OK to continue.

    A break in play could do the visitors good as Saracens have built a wave of momentum in the opening 15 minutes here.

    As play continues the hosts have a penalty, which ex-Wasps man Alex Lozowski slots home nicely.

  18. 'Wasps under massive pressure'published at 15:19 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Saracens 12-0 Wasps

    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    You would be annoyed if your under-12s did that. The majority of the Wasps players turned their backs and Jamie George went through untouched.

    Wasps are under massive pressure, but they have contributed to that themselves. Away from home, you want to weather the storm and you know Saracens will start well and test you out.

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Saracens 12-0 Wasps

    Mako VunipolaImage source, Getty Images

    That is not a stat that Wasps fans will want to see.

    Saracens are imperious at fortress Allianz Park, and with a 12-point lead it would be quite something for their opponents to come back and win this.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    #bbcrugby

    Small Man Peaky: Wasps look short of ideas in attack and defence is increasingly porous. Saracens bench very strong. Saracens by 8+.

    I must add that this prediction was made just before kick-off - it looks good right now!