"Stalwarts leaving" - Saracens lose four stars to cut their wage bill
Rugby NewsTuesday, 24 May 2022 at 14:29
Saracens are set to lose a number of senior players at the end of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season.
#1. Richard Barrington to Agen
The loosehead, who has made 220 appearances for the Men in Black in his nine-year spell in North London has been a huge part of the success both domestically and on the European front.
The 31-year-old played in all four of the successful Premiership finals at Twickenham, and also won three European Cups to add to his incredible record at Saracens.
He will head to South-Western France next season to join Agen in an exciting move for the front-rower.
#2. Vincent Koch to Wasps
The 31-year-old has 31 caps for the Springboks, which include impressive performances in their 2019 Rugby World Cup win and last summer’s series triumph against the British and Irish Lions.
Koch’s destructive scrummaging as part of South Africa’s ‘Bomb Squad’ saw him play a key role en route to them winning the William Webb Ellis trophy.
The 6ft 1in, 120kg forward, renowned for his great athletic ability, has made over 100 appearances for Saracens, helping them to win two European Champions Cups and two Premiership titles.
#3. Duncan Taylor to Northampton Saints
Northampton-born Taylor has been with Saracens since signing from Bedford in 2012 – and has played “a central” role in their years of trophy-winning success.
Out of contract this summer, the Scotland international has been linked with a move to his hometown club Saints.
#4. Sean Reffell to Ulster
The 23-year-old back-rower has made 39 appearances for the club since graduating from the academy, and went on to become the Young Player of the Season last year after his displays in the Greene King IPA Championship.
Irish-qualified Reffell, who made an astonishing 39 tackles in one match back in 2019 will be heading to the Kingspan Stadium at the end of the season for a new challenge.
#5. Nick Tompkins to Cardiff
This one is up in the air but there were whispers earlier in the year that the Wales centre could head to the Welsh capital this summer despite having a year left on his deal. It doesn't seem like a good career move right now when you look at the gulf in class between the two sides.
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