Highlights and reaction to Saracens shock defeat to Championship regulars Ealing

Fans have taken to social media to praise Ealing after they beat Saracens 27-26 in the opening game of the Ealing Trailfinders Cup on Saturday.

England star Billy Vunipola played the full 80 minutes at number eight but was unable to prevent the former European Champions going down to Ealing in west London as Eddie Jones watched on from the sidelines.

Our performance impressed Eddie today 👀😁 pic.twitter.com/a37PHffYr6

— Ealing Trailfinders (@ealingtfrugby) January 16, 2021

Sarries also had Scottish international Duncan Taylor in the centres among a collection of youngsters who were humbled by a brilliant Ealing performance.

The remainder of Saracens’ England contingent have been placed on bespoke training schedules akin to pre-season, with the aim of ensuring they are ready for the Six Nations opener against Scotland on February 6.

Reaction:

S C E N E S 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rrYNJfRptw

— Ealing Trailfinders (@ealingtfrugby) January 16, 2021

Interesting game in Ealing. Craig Hampson and Kieran Murphy particularly impressive for Trailfinders. Tom Whiteley should prove to be a really sharp signing for Bristol from Saracens.

— Charlie Morgan (@CharlieFelix) January 16, 2021

Ring-fence the Premiership & make Ealing the 13th team https://t.co/8gg85ykUc2

— Graham Love (@glove931) January 16, 2021

What an amazing result for Ealing who will be looking to carry this form into the Championship when it eventually starts.@ealingtfrugby @Champrugby https://t.co/cB2HzACpWE

— Lauren Trachy (@LaurenTrachy6) January 16, 2021

Ealing Trailfinders beat Saracens.

They have gained at least one new fan today.

🙋‍♂️

— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) January 16, 2021

Saracens beaten today …. by Ealing Trailfinders

Let that sink in for a second …

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Talk about a fall from grace of the most monumental proportions

Wowsers !

— Governator99 (@governator99) January 16, 2021

Great result Ealing Trailfinders! #giantkillers 👍 pic.twitter.com/PJRcZb02fr

— Dan Storey (@dan_storeycoach) January 16, 2021

“A losing bonus secured at the death” pic.twitter.com/Kymy7Cv4NA

— Deeps (@D_P_DD) January 16, 2021

‘Losing bonus point’

‘Ealing Trailfinders’ https://t.co/IMIcddRhze pic.twitter.com/uCSdq1JqQh

— Joshua Watson (@_Joshua_Watson) January 16, 2021

This fills me with overwhelming joy. HOPING that Saracens become the rugby union version of Sunderland! (7 internationals in Saracens starting 15 btw) https://t.co/xlgs5RrC6j

— Conor Bailey (@ConorBailey12) January 16, 2021

Alun Walker’s try-scoring record is phenomenal, two more in Ealing’s epic win v Sarries today.

— Jon Newcombe (@RugbyTimes) January 16, 2021

Who would have thought that @ealingtfrugby would have done that…

Everyone at Ealing!

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Work for it and prove it.

— Rob (@Mikes_Brother) January 16, 2021