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Saracens sign Wales lock on a two-year deal from Melbourne Rebels

28 April 2017
Rugby Rucker
  • Saracens have signed Wales forward Dominic Day
  • The 31-year-old has signed on a two-year deal
  • Day joins from Australian side Melbourne Rebels
Saracens have completed the signing of Wales international lock forward Dominic Day for the for the upcoming 2017/18 season.

The 31-year old lock will join the north Londoners on a two-year deal from Australian Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels.

The former Scarlets and Bath star made his Wales debut against Ireland in Cardiff in 2015, featuring for his country in the World Cup against Uruguay and has played in Japan for Toyota Verblitz and the Rebels since leaving the Aviva Premiership in 2016.

Speaking about Day’s impending arrival, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall: “We believe Dom will prove to be a fine addition to the group and we are delighted that he has decided to join our club.

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He is a proven Premiership player, has over 200 career appearances, and who, at the age of 31, is in his prime.”

On his upcoming move to Saracens, Day said: “I’m very much looking forward to joining Saracens next season.

“They’ve set the standard across Europe in recent years and when you look at the playing talent already at the club, along with the coaching set up, it’s a very exciting prospect to be a part of.

“The Aviva Premiership is a great competition and I know I’m joining a very motivated and ambitious club which is very important to me.

“I’ve gained huge experience from my time in Japan and Super Rugby and I’m returning a better player to hopefully help contribute to the continuing success of Saracens.”