England speedster Max Malins is primed to quit Saracens to re-join Bristol Bears, according to The Telegraph
The 25-year-old, who spent the 2020/21 season at Ashton Gate, will now return to the club for the 2023/24 season as he ‘bids for more game time at fullback’ – writes rugby writer Charlie Morgan.
Beginning his rugby journey aged six, Malins attended Felsted School and reached the NatWest Schools U18 Vase. It was at Felsted he was spotted by Saracens and he joined the Academy ahead of representing England at Under-18 level.
As he progressed to the Senior Academy, the versatile back signed dual-registration terms with Old Albanian to experience men’s rugby for the first time.
In 2016 Malins tasted success with England Under-20s in the World Rugby Championship and made his Saracens bow a year later in the LV= Cup.
Learning from the likes of Owen Farrell and Alex Goode, Malins has stepped up on numerous occasions in the Premiership and helped a young team reach the 2018/19 Premiership Rugby Cup with some sizzling displays.
He is now an England international, and starred during their victory over South Africa at Twickenham.