Two punch-ups, two red cards, no chances left - Saracens sack Auvaa

Early on Monday afternoon, Saracens announced an internal investigation into reports that the 21-year-old Samoan had been involved in a punch-up in St Albans. Four hours later, another statement was released. The investigation was done. Auvaa's fate was decided. A player, flown over and unveiled with a statement mentioning his "enormous potential" less than 14 months before, was sacked. The swift conclusion to the case reflected patience having been exhausted among the Saracens hierarchy.