Saracens academy forward Totoa Auvaa has reportedly left the club with immediate effect following an incident in St Albans over the weekend.
The 21-year-old, who previously made headlines following an altercation involving England cricket stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, is understood to have departed the Premiership club.
According to Mail Sport, the latest incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It comes just months after Auvaa found himself at the centre of another controversy.
Saracens launch investigation
Saracens had earlier confirmed that an academy player had been stood down from all club activities while an incident in St Albans was investigated.
Mail Sport has since named Auvaa as the player involved and reported that he has left the club with immediate effect.
The precise circumstances surrounding the latest incident remain unclear.
It has not been established whether the departure was a club decision or a mutual agreement.
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It is not the first time Auvaa has made headlines away from the rugby pitch.
Back in June, the young forward was identified as the Saracens player involved in a nightclub altercation connected to England cricket stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
The incident at a London nightclub resulted in a security guard requiring stitches.
Stokes and Atkinson were subsequently stood down from England's second Test against New Zealand.
However, an investigation found insufficient evidence of a regulatory breach by the two cricketers.
Saracens also launched their own investigation into Auvaa's involvement.
Despite the controversy, the club decided against taking formal disciplinary action.
England and Saracens hooker Jamie George later criticised his teammate's behaviour, describing it as immature and unacceptable.
George also stressed the importance of supporting the young player.
What next for Auvaa?
The reported departure represents another setback for a young forward attempting to establish himself in professional rugby.
Auvaa had been part of Saracens' academy pathway, but his immediate playing future is now uncertain.
Saracens have yet to publicly confirm the reported departure.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
