Saracens confirm three more exits, including one Olympian
Saracens have announced that Ollie Stonham, Ben Harris and Dom Morris will all leave the club at the end of the season.
Centre Morris, 26, and forward Stonham, 23, both came through the Saracens academy, while winger Harris, 24, joined from London Irish in 2020, a year before representing Great Britain Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics.
Morris has spent the last season on loan at the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship, but has 61 appearances to his name.
“I would like to thank all the players, coaches, staff and fans for being a part of my journey and I will always look back at my time here with gratitude," he said after his departure was announced.
"I’ve made lifelong friends, memories and genuinely feel like I’ve grown from a boy to a man at this club having played here since the age of 15.
"Saracens has been a big part of my family’s life and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Never in a million years did I think I’d put on the Saracens jersey, the team I grew up supporting, once, let alone be a part of this team for the last 9 years. I’ve had the privilege of playing alongside some quality players and have loved every second of it.”
Harris, who made 20 appearances for the London club, said: “I’d like to thank everyone at Saracens for making my time here so enjoyable. The people I’ve met, the memories I’ve made on and off the pitch and the brilliant fan base have all made me proud to call this place home for the past four years.
"I’m excited for what lies ahead and hopefully we can finish things on a high this season!"
Stonham, who has also featured for Ampthill in the Championship, said: “Thank you to everyone involved in my time at Saracens. I’m proud to have represented this amazing club and have made great memories.”
The next destinations for the three players have not been announced.
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The appearances of Hansen & Foster in media recently smack of history revision.
Foster's prior eight years international test experience when he took over counted for little. By mid-2022, an overall win rate in the low 60s caused NZR to intervene. Foster's ABs had been reduced to a laughing stock.
Joe Schmidt became a selector in 2022 & was given an expanded role as Foster's mentor. Rugby NZ clearly had coaching concerns.
After the well documented sackings Schmidt & Ryan joined Foster's coaching team. It was from that point, the ABs began to show signs of improvement. And nearly won the RWC. In spite of Foster in my opinion.
Go to commentsWe know precisely who this Xmas gift was for, Nick. I've got out the red wine, a cigar and have my feet up. Let the fun begin.
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