Saracens mark centurion Leanne Infante's final game with a thrilling 49-38 bonus-point win over defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury to move top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table.
Leanne Infante won the Women's Premiership with Aylesbury Bulls in 2017, before the club was taken over by Harlequins, with whom she won the Premier 15s title in 2021Saracens marked centurion Leanne Infante's final game with a thrilling 49-38 bonus-point win over defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury to move top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table.
The hosts hit back through a powerful finish by Bryony Field before drawing level through debutant Gabby Senft and then edging in front with Zoe Harrison's conversion. Lund doubled her tally with 15 minutes remaining to restore Gloucester's 10-point advantage but the hosts bounced back once again as Jemma-Jo Linkins' converted try brought Sarries to within five.
"I have a lot of people here supporting me and even more people back home, so a big thank you to everyone who has come out," said Infante.
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