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Saracens have confirmed that senior academy player Toto Auvao has left the club with immediate effect, while another member of their men’s senior academy has been sacked following a separate incident.
Both statements were released on Monday, with the first referring to an incident in St Albans on the evening of Saturday, October 10. The player involved has not been named and has been removed from all club duties pending an internal investigation.
Auvaa, 21, was previously involved in an incident in June that was also involved England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson after the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
Saracens said at the time they were establishing the facts surrounding the matter, and Auvaa subsequently remained part of the club’s academy until Monday’s announcement.
Despite releasing two statements, the club did not link the two cases, with the latest incident at St Albans involving another academy player.
Saracens’ statement on Auvaa reads in full: “Saracens can confirm that Totoa Auvaa, a member of the Senior Men’s Academy, has left the club with immediate effect.
“Following this weekend’s incident, the club has determined that his behavior did not meet the standards expected of everyone who represents Saracens, both on and off the pitch.
“We take seriously our responsibility to our fans, young people and partners and remain committed to upholding the standards of our behavior expected across the club.
“We will not comment further on this matter.”
Their second statement read: “Saracens are aware of an incident involving a member of the St Albans Men’s Senior Academy on the evening of Saturday 10 October.
“The player involved has been immediately removed from all duties at the club while the club conducts a thorough internal investigation to establish the facts.
“Saracens expects the highest standards of behavior from everyone who represents the club. We will not be making any further comment until the investigation is complete.”
