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Saracens Confirm Signing of England Lock George Martin From Leicester

The 24-year-old will join in the summer following unsuccessful contract talks at Leicester.

Overview

  • Leicester confirmed his exit and said they had offered a competitive new deal before negotiations broke down.
  • Saracens will add Martin at the end of the season when his Tigers contract expires.
  • Director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Martin as a highly driven addition and said playing alongside Maro Itoje influenced the move.
  • Martin is rehabbing a shoulder injury after missing England’s autumn fixtures and is not expected to return until late January.
  • The Nottingham-born lock has 21 England caps and 73 Leicester appearances, with Sale Sharks earlier linked before Saracens secured his signature.