Wasps edge Saracens in tense encounter to remain unbeaten
Wasps maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier 15s Development League after a tough battle with Saracens
Wasps maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier 15s Development League after a tough battle with Saracens. Both sides were undefeated going into the game but Wasps edged the hosts in a nervy affair, Megan Horwood crossing 10 minutes from time to seal the 15-10 win.
Saracens raced into the lead with two tries within seven minutes. The first coming from strong work at the breakdown to turn the ball over, and quick handling to put Ellie Boatman over for the opening score. Shortly afterwards Chrissy Siczowa broke through the Wasps defence with a strong carry, before finding Sarah Bebbington with the offload as she raced under the posts.
Wasps hit back midway through the first half with their first real attacking opportunity of the game. Makeda Lewis used her pace to work Wasps inside the Saracens 22m. After a number of phases with the ball kept within the forwards, Megan Horwood got her first score of the day.
The visitors were back level before half-time in a display of strength and power. A maul 10m out from the Saracens line went bulldozing towards the whitewash, Danielle Harrison was at the back to finish the score.
Wasps were reduced to 14 shortly after the break with a yellow card for Johanna Dombrowski, however strong defence held the hosts out for the entire 10-minute period. The game became a real arm wrestle with neither side able to dominate territory.
Scrum half Rona Mitchell sparked Wasps into life with a fantastic break into Saracens territory. Quick ball from the ensuing ruck put Megan Horwood in for her second score of the day, as Wasps led for the first time in the game.
Despite Saracens applying pressure in the closing stages, Wasps defence held firm despite a number of opportunities for the hosts to level the score.
The 15-10 victory for Wasps ensuring they maintain an 100% start to the season. They will travel to Darlington Mowden Park Sharks in two weeks’ time hoping to continue to battle for top stop in the Premier 15s Development League.
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Megan Horwood
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Megan HorwoodKey moments
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As it happened
- Saracens Women II
- Wasps FC Ladies II
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Try 4:00'
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Try 7:00'
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Caroline Flohil Sub On 11:00'
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Anna Glyn Davies Sub Off 11:00'
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Claire Wright Sub On 11:00'
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Shira Kilgallon Sub Off 11:00'
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Megan Horwood Try 14:00'
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Danielle Harrisson Try 32:00'
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Johanna Dombrowski Yellow Card 45:00'
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Anna Glyn Davies Sub On 46:00'
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Mica Evans Sub Off 46:00'
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Helena Ironton Sub On 46:00'
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Danielle Harrisson Sub Off 46:00'
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Mica Evans Sub On 60:00'
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Caroline Flohil Sub Off 60:00'
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Tiana Gordon Sub On 60:00'
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Maud Muir Sub Off 60:00'
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Esteira Hiwaizi Sub On 66:00'
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Kasey Allen Sub Off 66:00'
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Megan Horwood Try 70:00'
Team selection
Dixon, Rose
Lewis, Makeda
Templeman, Kendall
Dombrowski, Johanna
Flowers, Suzie
Kilgallon, Shira
Mitchell, Rona
Wood, Georgia
Horwood, Megan
Muir, Maud
Wigley, Amy
Allen, Kasey
Glyn Davies , Anna
Harrisson, Danielle
Evans, Mica
League round up
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Standings
| # | Team | Pl | Pts |
| 1. | Wasps FC Ladies II | 18 | 64 |
| 2. | Darlington Mowden Park Sharks II | 18 | 16 |
| 3. | Saracens Women II | 4 | 12 |
| 4. | Harlequins Ladies II | 4 | 12 |
| 5. | Loughborough Lightning II | 4 | 8 |
| 6. | Gloucester-Hartpury Women's RFC II | 4 | 8 |
| 7. | Bristol Bears Women II | 4 | 8 |
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