MATCH SUMMARY Saracens (27) 34 Tries: Castaignede, Sorrell, Scarbrough, Cairns Cons: Jackson 4 Pens: Jackson 2 Leeds (3) 16 Tries: Murphy Cons: De Marigny Pens: De Marigny, Ross Drops: Balshaw

The home side started the scoring with Thomas Castaignede's try after six minutes with Kevin Sorrell and Dan Scarbrough crossing before the break.

Leeds had responded with penalties from Gordon Ross and Roland De Marigny but a try from hooker Matthew Cairns put Saracens out of sight on 51 minutes.

Iain Balshaw kicked a drop goal and Chris Murphy touched down for Leeds but it was too little too late.

The game was a personal triumph for Sarries full-back Scarborough, who was involved in the first two first-half tries before skipping through the Leeds defence to score himself on 38 minutes.

It was the England A international's pass that put Castaignede over while he was involved in the fine move that led to Sorrell's try.

Saracens were in control of the whole match and Cairns emerged from a pile of bodies to seal the bonus point just after half-time.

Scarborough's afternoon was in marked contract to Leeds' high-profile signing Justin Marshall who was replaced with 10 minutes to go.

The New Zealand scrum-half, together with stand-off Gordon Ross, could not find the spark to fire the Leeds back line.

The visitors had little to offer and coach Phil Davies will be a worried man following his side's opening defeat to London Irish last week.

And not even Murphy's fortunate score late on when he scooped a loose ball, would have given the Tykes much comfort.