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Winger Elliott signs 'multi-year' Saracens deal

Winger Elliott signs 'multi-year' Saracens deal

BBC News01-05-2025
Saracens winger Tobias Elliott has signed a "multi-year" contract extension with the Premiership club. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, playing in 21 matches - of which he started 20 - and scoring nine tries. Elliott joined the club's academy in 2022 and spent much of last season on loan with Championship side Ampthill. "Tobias is a player we are very excited about," Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said."He has taken everything in his stride so far during his breakout season and we believe he has a brilliant future ahead of him."Elliott has represented England at under-18s, 19s and 20s level, and in February played for England A against Ireland. Saracens have not disclosed the length of his new contract but described it as "multi-year"."I'm super excited to be able to spend the next few years at my home club with this great team. I've loved every moment so far and can't wait to make more memories," Elliott said.
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