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Saracens sack player who sparked Stokes captaincy crisis after latest incident

Totoa Auvaa, the Saracens academy player who triggered the Ben Stokes captaincy crisis by throwing a punch at his England teammate Gus Atkinson, has left the club after another incident over the weekend
  
  

Totoa Auvaa of Saracens poses for a portrait
Totoa Auvaa has been released by Saracens. Photograph: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Totoa Auvaa, the Saracens academy player who triggered the Ben Stokes captaincy crisis by throwing a punch at his England teammate Gus Atkinson, has been sacked after another incident over the weekend.

“Following an incident this weekend, the club has determined that his conduct falls short of the standards expected of everyone who represents Saracens, both on and off the pitch,” read a statement fron the north London club.

“We take our responsibilities to our supporters, young people and partners seriously and we remain committed to upholding the standards of our conduct expected across the club. We will not be making any further comment on this matter.”

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