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Premiership: Saracens beat Harlequins 27-20 at London Stadium

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Australia lock Will Skelton scored two of Saracens' three tries after half-time Gallagher Premiership Saracens (6) 27 Tries:  Burger, Skelton 2  Cons:  Lozowski, Tompkins 2  Pens: Lozowski 2 Harlequins (17) 20 Tries:  Smith, Care  Cons:  Smith 2  Pens:  Smith 2 Saracens overturned an 11-point deficit to beat London rivals Harlequins and take a big step towards securing a home Premiership play-off semi-final. Quins led 17-6 at half-time, with tries by Marcus Smith and Danny Care putting them in control at London Stadium. Having endured an error-strewn first period, Sarries looked a different side after the break, Schalk Burger and Will Skelton crossing to make it 20-20. Skelton then touched down again to give them victory in front of 43,000 fans. Mark McCall's side now have a 13-point advantage over Harlequins, who slipped a point behind Gloucester in the table after their win over Wasps. Saracens' victory was not without controversy as several tigh