Saracens have inked a three-month contract with Logovi’i Mulipola, the former prop for Leicester and Newcastle.
The 36-year-old, boasting 33 Samoa caps, has joined the squad for their upcoming clash against Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup during their South Africa tour.
Primarily signed as injury cover for Marco Riccioni, Eroni Mawi, Ollie Hoskins, and Ralph Adams-Hale, Mulipola’s versatility in the prop position adds valuable depth to the team.
Director of rugby Mark McCall expressed excitement about Mulipola’s inclusion, citing his extensive experience and looking forward to seeing him don the Saracens shirt.
McCall stated, “He has great experience. We look forward to seeing him in a Saracens shirt,” and added, “He is already settling in with us in Pretoria, and we are confident he will be a great addition to the group.”
Notably, Mulipola brings over a decade of Premiership experience, including stints with Gloucester and nearly 200 top-flight appearances.
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Serving as the marquee player exempts them from their team’s salary cap, set at £5 million.
Newcastle Falcons stand out as the sole club without a designated marquee player, opting for a strategic approach by trimming their playing budget to align with their financial objectives.
Bath:
Excluded player: Finn Russell
The Scottish magic maker, hailed as a million-pound sensation amid speculation of his switch from Racing 92 to the Premiership, is set to pocket around £750,000 annually as Bath’s exclusive player. It’s a handsome sum, no doubt about it.
Bristol Bears:
Possible excluded player: Kyle Sinckler
. Despite a potential reduction from his initial £475,000-per-year agreement, the tighthead prop seems to be thriving. There’s reported interest from Top 14 clubs eying his services from 2024.
Exeter Chiefs:
Likely excluded player: Henry Slade
s Exeter’s only excluded player after Hogg’s retirement, the centre’s contract expires at the conclusion of the current season. Sources suggest he will carefully evaluate his options, leaving any potential further England involvement under Steve Borthwick uncertain.
