SARACENS have signed versatile back Tim Swiel on a short-term deal to cover for the injured Louie Johnson. The 31-yearold, who can play at flyhalf or full-back, was most recently with Edinburgh but trained with Saracens last season.
Swiel also had spells at Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons, as well as Western Province, Stormers and Toyota Shokki.
Swiel joins in place of 21-year-old Johnson, who is out for up to three months with a bicep tear.

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