Saracens move for ex-England U18s forward

SARACENS have signed former England U18 forward Harry Wilson from Doncaster. The 27-year-old, who can play lock or back row, scored four tries for the Knights as they finished sixth in the Championship last season.

He has previously played for Hartpury, London Scottish and Ampthill.

“Harry is a player in his prime who we believe can have a strong impact at our club,” Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said. “We are impressed by his desire to learn and improve, and he has all of the attributes to be a success at Saracens.”

Cardiff have signed Wales scrum-half Aled Davies from Saracens. Davies, 31, has made more than 70 Saracens appearances in the last four seasons, helping them win the Premiership title in 2023.

Former France prop Rabah Slimani has signed for Leinster. The 34-year-old won the last of 57 caps in 2019.

Slimani has played almost 300 games in the Top 14 with Stade Francais and most recently Clermont. He said: “I'd like to thank Leo and Leinster for the opportunity to join a club with a massive history and a proven record of competing at the very top of URC and European rugby.”