Saracens have terminated Totoa Auvaa's contract with immediate effect after a recent incident over the weekend, marking a significant decision just four months after his involvement in a nightclub altercation related to Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket.

The 21-year-old Samoan forward, part of the club's Senior Men's Academy, was involved in an incident in St Albans on Saturday night. Following an internal investigation, Saracens announced on Monday evening that Auvaa had left the club.

In a statement, Saracens said:

"Saracens can confirm that Totoa Auvaa, a member of the Senior Men's Academy, has left the club with immediate effect. Following an incident this weekend, the club has determined that his conduct falls short of the standards expected of everyone who represents Saracens, both on and off the pitch."

The club emphasized its commitment to maintaining high conduct standards, stating:

"We take our responsibilities to our supporters, young people and partners seriously and we remain committed to upholding the standards of our conduct expected across the club. We will not be making any further comment on this matter."

Details of the recent incident remain undisclosed. Auvaa had previously escaped punishment for the nightclub incident in June, which had led to Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England for the second Test against New Zealand after breaching a midnight curfew.

An investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board cleared Stokes and Atkinson of any violent conduct, labeling them as victims of unprovoked attacks, while they received formal written warnings for their contract breaches. Atkinson continues to be part of the England setup, having secured another central contract.