Smith stars as Quins beat Saracens for first win

Marcus Smith sets the tone on his 200th Quins appearance as Prem's bottom club topple London rivals Saracens 33-15 in the Prem. Marcus Smith scored 11 points and made a try-saving intervention on his 200th Quins appearance. A Marcus Smith-inspired Harlequins registered their first Prem victory of the season with a convincing win over ill-disciplined Saracens in the London derby at The Stoop. Smith shone throughout and marked his 200th Quins appearance with the opening score as Seb Driscoll, a penalty try and Cadan Murley's ninth London derby try secured rock-bottom Quins a bonus point before half-time. Sarries stayed in touch with tries from Rotimi Segun and Theo Dan before the turnaround, but two yellow cards made their task harder.

The second half was a tighter affair but Quins extended their lead through Will Porter and despite Nick Tompkins' consolation score, the hosts recorded a third straight home Prem win over their rivals, who could have gone second with victory. Quins stay bottom but are now only one point behind Exeter and Newcastle with Saracens in fifth, five points behind early leaders Gloucester. England fly-half Smith set the tone inside three minutes, darting through after some quick handling down the left flank and then converting his own try. Saracens gave up a series of penalties in the opening stages, allowing