Tuesday 22 May 2012
Published: 22/02/2012 18:47 - Updated: 22/02/2012 18:54

Taylor signs Sarries extension

Duncan Taylor
Duncan Taylor


Duncan Taylor has extended his contract with Saracens.

The versatile back joined the Premiership champions in the summer from Bedford Blues and is dual registered with both this clubs term.

Mark McCall, Saracens director of rugby, said: “Duncan has made an outstanding impact since arriving from Bedford, and we believe he has potential to become a real force in the backline.”

Lock Mouritz Botha and former Bedford dual registration fly half Owen Farrell have also penned new deals with the Vicarage Road-based outfit.

Botha moved to England from South Africa in 2004 and signed for Saracens in 2009 after stints with Bedford Athletic and the Bedford Blues.

The 30-year-old has started both of England's Six Nations games to date.

McCall said: "Mouritz's progress over the past few years has been fantastic and we genuinely believe the best is yet to come."

Farrell broke into the Saracens first team last season and, playing fly-half, he guided the club to their first league title with victory over Leicester in the Premiership final.

The 20-year-old made an assured England debut at inside centre in the opening round of the RBS 6 Nations against Scotland and his perfect kicking display helped Stuart Lancaster's men to a 19-15 victory over Italy.

"Owen obviously has a wonderfully exciting future in the game, at club and international level, and we are delighted he has pledged his future to Saracens.”

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