England's Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola and Jamie George scores tries as Saracens beat Leicester in the Premiership.
Reigning champions Saracens overcame Leicester with the help of tries from three returning World Cup stars.Vunipola and George's tries were matched by Tom Whiteley and Jamie Shillcock, but Owen Farrell contributed 12 points with the boot in a bonus-point victory.
But after Shillcock's penalty kick gave Leicester an early lead, Saracens took charge as surges by Earl and Vunipola were held up before Itoje spun his marker and stretched beyond the line to touch down. Vunipola forced his way over for the third and when George scored following an irresistible shove by the Sarries maul, it looked like the Tigers were in for an uncomfortable final 25 minutes.
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