'Best days are ahead of him': Saracens unveil replacement for Koch

Saracens have announced that Christian Judge will re-join the club after signing a two-year deal to return to StoneX Stadium. The tighthead prop, who originally joined in 2018 on loan from Cornish Pirates, made 22 appearances that season for the Londoners, including the Premiership final victory over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.

Judge then signed for Bath and since moved to Worcester where he has made 22 Premiership appearances this season. The 29-year-old prop will now add 120kg to the Saracens front row as he is now heading back to the capital for a second spell at a club that will lose Springboks World Cup winner Vincent Koch to Wasps for the 2022/23 season. 

Judge said: “To be rejoining Saracens is something I’m hugely excited about. My first season with the club was an unforgettable experience and for me, it’s a special place. I’m looking forward to getting stuck back in and making more memories.

“I’d also like to thank and wish everyone at Worcester Warriors all the best for the future. Whilst results haven’t always gone our way, it has been a great privilege to represent the club and work alongside some brilliant people.”

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Christian back to the club this summer. He was a well-respected and popular member of the group during his loan spell and he returns having picked up invaluable experience over the last three seasons. We are convinced that his best days are ahead of him.”