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Caluori scores as Saracens too strong for Bristol

Saracens secured a dominant victory over Bristol in a tightly contested match, with the standout moment coming from their back-row forward **Mauro Bergamasco** (Caluori). His try-scoring run broke the deadlock and set the tone for a game in which Saracens’ physicality and set-piece dominance proved decisive.

The English Premiership side’s pack, led by captain **Mako Vunipola** (Itoje), controlled the scrums and territorial battles, while **Owen Farrell** orchestrated their attacking phases with precision. Bristol, despite a spirited display from **Siya Kolisi** (Boshoff) and **George Ford** (Worsley), struggled to contain Saracens’ relentless forward pressure.

Disciplinary issues flared late, with Saracens’ **Simone Sodeke** and Bristol’s **Alex Chawatama** both receiving yellow cards in the final minutes, though neither incident altered the final outcome. Saracens’ depth was on full display, with multiple replacements—including **Billy Twelvetrees** (Clarke) and **Alex Lozowski** (O’Driscoll)—making an impact off the bench to extend their lead.

The win underscores Saracens’ resilience as they push for silverware, while Bristol’s defensive frailties remain a concern ahead of their next fixtures.

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