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Saracens swoop for former Italy No9 Callum Braley as injury cover
By Josh Raisey
Saracens have signed former Italy scrumhalf Callum Braley on a short-term deal for the next three months.
The 30-year-old had spent the last two seasons with Northampton Saints, but his departure from Franklin's Gardens was announced in May, leaving him a free agent.
The 15-cap Italy international will provide cover for the injured Gareth Simpson, who will miss the start of the season.
The three-time European champions have already seen Aled Davies leave the StoneX Stadium this summer, so they would have been left severely light on No9s had they not made the move for Braley.
Braley announced his international retirement in 2022, citing his desire to win silverware in England as the reason for his decision.
“Callum is a very experienced player who we are confident will be a strong addition to our squad," Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said.
"We are already impressed with how he has settled in and look forward to seeing him take to the pitch.”
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Don't think you've watched enough. I'll take him over anything I's seen so far. But let's see how the future pans out. I'm quietly confident we have a row of 10's lined uo who would each start in many really good teams.
Go to commentsHopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
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