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Saracens statement: 'Character' Barrington is leaving for France
By Kim Ekin
Saracens have confirmed that Richard Barrington, their long-serving loosehead, will leave at the end of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season and will head to France to link up with Agen the Pro D2.
A Saracens statement on the departure of Barrington read: “The loosehead, who has made 220 appearances for the Men in Black in his nine-year spell in North London has been a huge part of the success both domestically and on the European front.
“The 31-year-old played in all four of the successful Premiership finals at Twickenham, and also won three European Cups to add to his incredible record at Saracens.
“His character has played a huge part both on and off the pitch, and his victory songs in the changing room have become legendary, being viewed all around the world. He will head to France next season to join Agen in an exciting move for the front-rower.”
Barrington said: “I have loved every minute of my time here and have made life-long memories with some amazing people. Both on and off the pitch it has been a true honour to be in the company of everyone here, and I’m looking forward to making it a successful end to the season.”
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall added: “Richard embodies everything that is good about Saracens and perhaps about the game itself. More than his rugby, which has been of the highest quality at some of the club’s biggest moments, he is a character. His infectious personality and love for people have been central to the ethos of the club.
“He is an original. Our club - and the game - is better for having people like him. We want to thank him for all he has done for Saracens and wish him all the best for his new adventure in France.”
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I think Italy were always targetting this match and intended to win. They needed to exorcise the 2023 RWC. I think they could have done with a bit more help from other 6Ns particularly from Ireland to knock more holes in NZ and their confidence.
Mentioned before the Italy Argentina match was a virus that ripped through the Italy camp early that week. In general play Italy were competitive albeit with a high error count and crucial missed tackles.
Ive said it before the era of NZ turning up unprepared for all comers and triumphing is definitively over. If a Tier1 team target NZ and NZ do not prepare accordingly they are in with a major chance of losing. It used to occur the odd time in RWCs against France, now it can occur v any Tier1. The competition has improved. NZ can still be at the top but their talents must be deployed sufficiently into dismantling teams as with their attack then allowed to exploit.
They dismantled Ireland pretty well in Dublin which went largely unnoticed. That allowed them scoreboard advantage and attacking opportunities of which one was enough.
That Italian team beat Wales and significantly Scotland last year. They used the loss to NZ in the most positive way possible. No doubt NZ prepared but I would assume it was similar to versus Argentina: 3/4 arsed at best. These test matches are rare and this was another chance to practice dismantling a determined and prepared opponent which was lost. If Italy had scored a 7 pointer at 17-6....an Italian win was on.
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Nothing to stew son.
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