Coach Johann van Graan’s Bath inflicted a record defeat on Saracens in the English Premiership on Saturday.

The six-time champions endured their worst ever loss in England’s top tier as leaders Bath ran riot at the Recreation Ground to win 68-10.

Saracens conceded 10 tries as they collapsed following the sending-off of flanker Toby Knight after just 14 minutes, while Nick Isiekwe and Theo McFarland suffered game-ending injuries.

Bath earned an early penalty try before Bok prop Thomas du Toit, Cameron Redpath and Will Muir touched down, while Finn Russell kicked three conversions.

Joe Cokanasiga scored two tries after the interval, with Ollie Lawrence and Sam Underhill also touching down as Muir completed his hat-trick, while Russell booted five more conversions.

Kapeli Pifeleti’s late try and a Fergus Burke penalty and conversion were no consolation for overwhelmed Saracens.

Bath are five points clear at the top of the Premiership ahead of a trip to reigning champions Northampton on 5 January.

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