Castres (9) 9
Penalties: Bouquie (3)
Saracens (3) 23
Tries: Saull, Brits Con: Jackson (2) Pens: Jackson (2) Drop goal: Jackson

Saull's second-half try put Saracens ahead for the first time against Castres

Premiership leaders Saracens boosted their chances of making the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals with victory over Top 14 leaders Castres.

Three penalties from Thomas Bouquie gave the home side a 9-3 half-time lead, with Glen Jackson notching an early penalty for the visitors.

Saracens drew level early in the second half courtesy of two Jackson penalties.

Andy Saull then crossed to put Saracens ahead before a Schalk Brits try ensured they came away with a vital win.

Castres Olympique: T Bouquie, M Bourret, P Christophers (capt), P Garcia, P Bonnefond, R Boscus, T Sanchou, G Lensing, M Bonello, L Ducalcon, K Kulemin, L Michaux, S Malonga, Y Caballero, D Nell
Replacements: M Rallier, C Hoeft, M Rolland, J Tekori, A Albouy, R Teulet, C Sika, Y Rayssac

Saracens: R Haughton, N Cato, K Ratuvou, A Powell, M Tagicakibau, G Jackson, M Rauluni, R Gill, E Reynecke, C Nieto, S Borthwick (capt), H Smith, W van Heerden, J Melck, E Joubert
Replacements: S Brits, T Mercey, R Skuse, M Botha, A Saull, J Marshall, J Sharp, K Sorrell

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