Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking
Summary
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after Saracens dismissed him following an incident in St Albans that police are investigating. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said the club would offer Auvaa support and a chance to develop.Key Facts
- Auvaa made one appearance for Saracens, playing 20 minutes in a Prem Rugby Cup match in September.
- Auvaa was involved in a June nightclub altercation with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
- Saracens said Auvaa’s conduct in the St Albans incident fell short of the standards expected of club representatives and dismissed him.
- Hertfordshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault in St Peter’s Street, St Albans, between 2:15 and 2:20 a.m. on 11 October.
- Police said a man in his twenties was allegedly punched in the face; enquiries are ongoing.
- Auvaa received two red cards for violent conduct while on loan at Championship club Ampthill last season.
- Pat Lam said he believed Bristol could provide Auvaa with mentorship, guidance and support.
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