Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam says Saracens went above and beyond for Totoa Auvaa before the club parted ways with the player.
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has praised Saracens for the way they handled Totoa Auvaa, saying the London club gave everything they could to support the player before his dismissal.
Speaking in a local radio interview, Lam described Saracens' work with Auvaa as unbelievable. He made clear he felt the club had exhausted every avenue in trying to help the player before the relationship came to an end.
The comments carry weight coming from Lam, one of the most respected coaches in the Premiership. As the boss of a direct rival, he had little reason to defend another club's decisions, yet he chose to credit Saracens for their duty of care.
It is a reminder that player welfare and development sit at the heart of the modern professional game, and that clubs are often judged on how they handle the difficult moments as much as the big wins.
