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JAECOO Premiership Women’s Rugby Championship Saracens they announced retention Wales internationals Georgia Evans and Donna Rose.
Evans joined the club in 2020 and has been a key player for the team in recent years. Capable of playing in the second or back row, the 29-year-old made her 50th Test appearance for Wales last weekend against USA Women’s Eagles in Cardiff.
Last season, she achieved 17 PWR plays for the North London club as they win the English Premier League title for the first time since 2022.
Alex Austerberry, director of rugby, said: “Georgia is closing in on 100 caps for the club. This is a testament to her quality as a player. Those appearances have come in the last five, which illustrates her versatility and ability to play in such abrasive and competitive positions at the highest level.”
“Georgia is incredibly recognizable on the court, for her style of play and the way she plays, not just the bow she carries. Busy at the breakdown, intense around the park and the ultimate competitor.”
“I’m very much looking forward to seeing ‘G’ grow and develop further as he takes his game and Saracens forward.”
Rose arrived at StoneX Stadium in 2019. She joined the English giants from the Trojans rugby club, for whom she made more than 150 appearances, and worked as a carpenter before stepping into the English top flight.
Converted from back row to support by Austerberry and his staff, Rose made her Wales debut in 2021 and has since represented the country at two Women’s Rugby World Cups.
Austerberry said: “Donna is a very physical player who plays with incredible heart, passion and industry. After joining Saracens in 2019, Donna has developed into an outstanding tighthead who contributes not only in game time but also on the loose.
“Donna has a great presence on the pitch and is fantastically supportive of her team-mates off the pitch. This is exemplified by her desire to work with and develop the many young front row forwards at the club.”
“I am delighted that Donna has extended her time here at Saracens. I have no doubt that her contribution on and off the pitch will continue to have a significant impact.”
