Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa – Lam

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them. Forward Auvaa has been signed by Bristol after being let go by Saracens this month Saracens did everything they could for Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa before sacking him, according to his new director of rugby at Bristol Bears. Auvaa, 21, was involved in a nightclub altercation with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson in June, though Sarries stood by him at the time. He was, however, sacked two weeks ago following another late-night incident in St Albans, which police are investigating. When Auvaa's signing was announced on Monday, Bristol boss Pat Lam said he believed in giving people second chances.

On Wednesday he told BBC Radio Bristol: "People make mistakes. I felt he will fit in well here. "He's training this week and looks very impressive. There's no doubt that we believe he's someone that has ability to grow and develop as a really outstanding rugby player." Lam revealed that England, British & Irish Lions and Saracens captain Maro Itoje had checked in on Auvaa this week as he started life with the Bears. Lam said: "Saracens did an unbelievable job, they gave him the opportunity, they got him an English teacher, Maro itoje