Saracens forward departs the club with immediate effect

Kieran Longbottom made his final appearance for Saracens during Sunday’s win over Bath.

The Australian front-rower came off the bench for his 14^th appearance for the Men in Black across two spells.

Today was my last game in a @saracensofficial shirt. I just want to thank everyone involved in this amazing club. This club is just unbelievable, and it’s the incredible people that create the culture that make the club so awesome. I’ve learnt so much in my time here, and I can’t wait to take that knowledge forward. They looked after me throughout the whole time when I was injured and gave me another chance when I wasn’t. Amazing people, amazing club, sarries fan for life. #thankyou

A post shared by Kieran Longbottom (@kmanlongbottom) on Apr 15, 2018 at 3:11pm PDT

He first joined the club in 2014 from Super Rugby franchise Western Force before a season at Sale Sharks.

Longbottom returned at the beginning of the season and has featured eight times in all competitions.

The 32-year-old will now head home and play his rugby with the Force.

“I just want to thank everyone in this amazing,” Longbottom said on Instagram.

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“This club is just unbelievable and it’s the incredible people that create the culture that make the club so awesome.

“I’ve learnt so much in my time here and I can’t wait to take that knowledge forward.

“They looked after me throughout the whole time when I was injured and gave me another chance when I wasn’t.

“Amazing people, amazing club, Sarries fan for life #thankyou.”