Four-try Freeman stars as Saints beat Saracens

The Prem, cinch Franklin's Gardens

Northampton (17) 43

Tries: Hendy, Pearson (2), Freeman (4) Cons: Smith (4)

Saracens (19) 31

Tries: Burke, J Bracken, Gonzalez, Tizard, Malins Cons: Farrell (3)

Northampton Saints winger Tommy Freeman gave a polite reminder that he remains England's premier winger with four tries to help his side to victory over Saracens.

His first followed tries from full-back George Hendy and flanker Tom Pearson but Saints trailed 19-17 at the break as Fergus Burke, Jack Bracken and Juan Martin Gonzalez went over for Saracens.

Hugh Tizard extended the lead before Northampton rediscovered themselves and Pearson and Freeman both added their second tries to put the hosts back in front.

Freeman took Rory Hutchinson's pass to walk in for his hat-trick before collecting Fin Smith's kick to score his fourth try, either side of Max Malins sliding over for Saracens' fifth.

More to follow.

Northampton Saints: Hendy, Freeman, Hutchinson, Dingwall (c), Todaro, Smith, Mitchell; Fischetti, Smith, Davison, Lockett, Van Der Mescht, Coles, Pearson, Pollock

Replacements: Wright, Iyogun, Green, Prowse, Chick, McParland, Belleau, Litchfield

Yellow card: Pearson (40)

Saracens: Malins, Caluori, Tompkins, Farrell, Bracken, Burke, Bracken; Mawi, Dan, Riccioni, Itoje, Tizard, Gonzalez, Onyeama-Christie, Willis

Replacements: Hadfield, Carre, Street, Isiekwe, McFarland, Earl, Simpson, Hall

Yellow card: Riccioni (54)

Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe