Saracens have terminated the contract of 21-year-old academy forward Totoa Auvaa following an incident in St Albans over the weekend. The club stated that Auvaa's conduct did not meet the standards expected of their representatives, both on and off the pitch. (skysports.com)
This decision comes four months after Auvaa was involved in a nightclub altercation in Chelsea, which also included England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. During that June incident, Auvaa reportedly attempted to punch Atkinson but instead struck an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) security guard, who required medical attention. (the-independent.com)
The June altercation led to Stokes and Atkinson being dropped from England's second Test against New Zealand for breaching team curfew, though they were later cleared of violent conduct. Stokes subsequently resigned as England's Test captain and retired from international cricket. (bbcinsight.pages.dev)
Saracens had previously described the June events as "regrettable" and expressed support for Auvaa. However, following the recent incident in St Albans, the club has decided to part ways with the player, emphasizing their commitment to upholding high standards of conduct. (skysports.com)
Details of the latest incident have not been disclosed, but Hertfordshire Police are investigating an altercation that occurred between 2:15 am and 2:20 am on Sunday, October 11, in St Peter’s Street, St Albans. It is alleged that a man in his 20s was approached and punched in the face. (elrisala.com)
Auvaa, who joined Saracens in August 2025 and made his senior debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup last month, has now been released from the club with immediate effect.