Saracens slug it out to defeat Northampton in Premiership battle

• Saracens 27-12 Northampton• England coaches Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick among the spectatorsThis was a beautifully ugly encounter. Two of the Premiership’s heavyweights slugged it out, matching each other for blows, before a moment of mindlessness by the Northampton prop Alex Waller gave the initiative to Saracens, who had until then, despite their pedigree and experience, looked distinctly uncomfortable, having been stared down. Related: Australia strike early to down Argentina in Rugby Championship Related: Cowan-Dickie’s hat-trick lifts Exeter as Harlequins stay grounded Related: Gl…