Saracens have announced the immediate release of 21-year-old Totoa Auvaa, a member of their Senior Men’s Academy. The club stated that Auvaa's conduct following an incident this weekend did not meet the standards expected of those representing Saracens.
This decision follows an earlier incident in June where Auvaa was involved in an altercation with members of the England cricket team at a London nightclub. During that fracas, he reportedly threw a punch at Gus Atkinson, missing him but striking an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) security guard who required stitches.
At the time, Saracens described the June incident as “regrettable” and maintained support for the player. Auvaa, who previously captained Samoa A and Samoa Under-20s, made his senior debut for Saracens last month as a substitute in their Prem Rugby Cup victory over Northampton.