Earlier this month, traders based in Hereford's historic High Town area said they feared the new development, on the other side of the ring road to them, could split the city in two.

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The Sarries victory puts them top of Pool Four, two points clear of French side Biarritz, who they meet next at Vicarage Road in January.

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