Harlequins powered to their first English Prem win this season with a 33-15 thrashing of Saracens as England prop Fin Baxter made a successful return from injury.
After a dismal three-game losing streak to start the season, bottom of the table Harlequins finally have hope following a dominant display at the Stoop inspired by Marcus Smith.
Tries by man-of-the-match Smith, Seb Driscoll, Cadan Murley and Will Porter registered the bonus point to claim bragging rights over their London rivals.
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— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) October 25, 2026
Saracens' England second rows Maro Itoje and George Martin may have started a Prem game together for the first time but it was Harlequins' pack that showed their steel.
Baxter's return in a 40-minute appearance was significant ahead of England's November internationals, which start against Australia in a fortnight.
The loosehead was playing for the first time since sustaining a foot injury 10 months ago.