Harlequins were top going into this week. They are not now. The season is long and the champions of 2021 will play far better than they did here before it is over, but the champions of 2023 are in a mood to defend their title if this demolition is anything to go by.
Their opening two defeats have long been put to bed. Those over in France, otherwise engaged, had to rub their eyes when they saw the 60 points Saracens conceded at Exeter on the opening weekend, but the World Cup stars are back now. This win puts Saracens ahead of Quins in the top four on points difference. Normal service has been resumed.
