Greg Fisilau double edges Exeter to comeback victory at Saracens

• Saracens 24-30 Exeter

• Chiefs recover from 24-13 behind in bonus-point win

Something had to give in this collision of two teams with, respectively, the best attacking and defensive records in this season’s Prem. And on a cold, clear afternoon in north London it was the league’s most resilient operators Exeter who ultimately prevailed in a see-sawing pre-Christmas contest in which the outcome remained up for grabs right until the end.

Only in the closing seconds, as Henry Slade picked up a loose ball to spring away for the bonus point score that elevated Chiefs back to the top of the table – at least for 24 hours – could the visitors celebrate their first win on their rivals’ home ground for eight years. They deserved it, too, battling back from 24-13 down helped by two second-half tries inside six minutes from their industrious No 8 Greg Fisilau. Continue reading...