Saracens sign Wales scrum-half Davies

Saracens have signed Wales scrum-half Aled Davies on a three-year deal.

Davies’ international career appears to be over after he opted to leave the Ospreys to join the European and Premiership champions.

The 27-year-old playmaker will not be able play for his country due to the 60-cap eligibility rule and is instead heading for the Championship after Sarries were consigned to relegation due to salary-cap breaches.

Davies said: “It’s a great opportunity for me at a massive club. It’s a massive honour to come here and I can’t wait to get started.

“It seems like there is a good team and family ethos around the club which is very attractive for me and my family.

“I’m looking forward to putting my stamp on things and making an impact, hopefully.”

“It seems like there’s a good team and family ethos.” @aled009 can’t wait to get started. #TogetherSaracens pic.twitter.com/2DG3fACHHH

— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) May 27, 2020

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said: “Aled is an experienced, talented player and we are delighted to welcome both him and his family to Saracens.

“He is driven to take his game to new levels and we are excited he has chosen to do that at Saracens.”

Davies has won 20 caps for Wales, with his last appearance coming against Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup last October.

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