Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident
Summary
Saracens, an English rugby club, has fired academy player Totoa Auvaa after another incident following one in June involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The club said Auvaa's behavior did not meet their standards.Key Facts
- Totoa Auvaa is a 21-year-old Samoan rugby player in Saracens' academy.
- In June, Auvaa was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
- England cricketers Stokes and Atkinson were found to have broken some rules but were not blamed for violent actions.
- A member of England's security team was injured in the June incident, reportedly after being hit by Auvaa.
- Saracens suspended Auvaa while investigating but did not punish him immediately then.
- On October 12, 2026, Saracens officially fired Auvaa after a new incident in St Albans.
- The club said Auvaa’s actions failed to meet the expected behavior on and off the field.
- Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test match against New Zealand after being reinstated to the team.
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