Scotland international Duncan Taylor to leave Saracens at end of season

Saracens have announced that Scotland international Duncan Taylor will be leaving the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the ongoing season.

Taylor has been with Saracens since he joined them from Bedford Blues in 2011 and has racked up 167 appearances for them.

He was one of the try scorer in Saracens' Premiership final win over Exeter Chiefs in 2016 and helped them win three Champions Cup titles.

The 33-year-old made his Scotland debut in 2013 and has 28 caps to his name. He also represented the Dark Blues in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

“Its been a hell of a journey. I’ve loved spending the last 12 years at this amazing place. I’ve truly had the time of my life. The ups, the downs, the trophies, the wins and losses have all been part of it, but most importantly the day to day interactions I’ve been fortunate enough to have with such an amazing group of friends will be cherished for the rest of my life.

"To the coaches, players, staff and of course the incredible fans, I couldn’t be more grateful for all your support over the years. To my family, who have supported me through everything have been a huge part of this journey as well and I can’t thank them enough for their love and support. And to Nigel who has been such a huge factor at making this club the greatest place to be, I also can’t thank him enough.

"The future of this club looks incredibly bright and I’m so excited to come back and see everyone in the future. I’ve had some amazing memories at this place and there’s still time left for a couple more.

"To everyone at the club I’m so grateful for my time here and for all the support over the years.

"A massive thank you to you all!”