Jack Crowley has the chance to cut the deficit but he pushes his penalty wide of the mark.

Let off for Saracens.

Ivan van Zyl's box kick struggles to gather any momentum and Munster have the line-out inside Saracens territory.

That's the first poor decision by Van Zyl.

It's some nudge from distance by Elliot Daly. Saracens extend their lead to six points.

Munster are penalised for not rolling away at the breakdown and Saracens opt for the posts.

Like in the first half, it's a scrappy start to the second.

We've only been going a few seconds after the break and the physios are on the field.

Thankfully, it's nothing too serious. Harry Wilson needs some strapping on his head.

Jack Crowley gets us back up and running...

Here we go then, both sets of players have returned from the sheds.

We're all set for the second half...

Munster-Saracens

Possession (%): 54-46

Metres made: 108-96

Carries: 51-53

Defenders beaten: 6-4

Premiership leaders Northampton got off to an electric start in Paris with teenage star Henry Pollock once again making the headlines.

The dynamic flanker scored two tries in a minute, taking a hit but still managing to touch down for his first and then ripping the ball from a Stade player before sprinting 50m to the tryline for his second.

His double - which gave Saints a commanding 21-0 lead - followed a try by Tom Lockett, who powered over after Tommy Freeman and Trevor Davison had been held up just short of the line.

But then the hosts fought back.

Peniasi Dakuwaqa produced an excellent finish in the corner and giant lock JJ van der Mescht charged down Rory Hutchison's kick and ran 40m to score under the posts.

Number eight Yoan Tanga then powered his way over with the last move of a frantic half to reduce the gap to just two points.

Time for a check on what's happening in Paris...

Munster have a scrum deep inside their own half and Conor Murray decides to bring the half to a close after picking up the ball at the base.

It's been entertaining. Saracens hold a slender lead.

The ball is pumped into the cold night sky and Jack O'Donoghue is penalised for charging at Lucio Cinti Luna, who is attempting to catch it.

Munster drive their maul beyond the Saracens five-metre line but Maro Itoje manages to wrap his arm around the ball before it collapses.

Clever play from the visiting captain.

Conor Murray runs into a couple of black shirts before the ball is recycled and moved the other way.

Liam Williams is up quickly to try and intercept, but is that a deliberate knock on?

The referee doesn't think so. Scrum to Munster.

That could have been the try of the round.

Jack Crowley stabs the ball through and regathers before chipping over another black shirt, which he also reclaims.

He attempts a third kick through but drops the ball forward as he tries to hold on.

Unlucky.

Munster reduce the deficit with a Jack Crowley penalty after Jamie George is penalised for playing the ball on the ground.

Munster are defending really well.

Saracens try another move in the backs but it's snaffled by the hosts.

They win the penalty at the breakdown and the noise level has just gone up a notch.

Saracens attempt to run a wrap around in midfield but Munster's defence stands firm and they push their visitors into touch.

Solid from the hosts.

Not to be deterred by his earlier error, Elliot Daly launches another big kick into the Munster half.

This time it stays in field and Munster's clearance doesn't do much to alleviate the pressure.

Elliot Daly looks for territory with a thumping kick deep into the Munster half but the ball drifts out of play on the full.

The home fans liked that one.