Two punch-ups, two red cards, no chances left – Saracens sack Auvaa

Saracens have sacked 21-year-old Samoan prospect Totoa Auvaa following a swift internal investigation into a punch-up in St Albans. The decision came just four hours after the club announced the probe, concluding a tenure that lasted less than 14 months. Saracens leadership decided to part ways after repeated disciplinary problems, with hooker Jamie George backing the stance of technical director Brendan Venter and CEO Ed Coetzee.

Auvaa's dismissal followed a nightclub altercation in June involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, for which he was not punished. Additionally, while on loan at Championship side Ampthill last season, Auvaa received two red cards for violent conduct against Hartpury, having punched an opponent in November and kicked a player in the head in March.