# Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/player-in-stokes-and-atkinson-altercation-joins-bristol-after-saracens-sacking/
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:03:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T21:54:44+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c95yn672rx64o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Bristol have signed Totoa Auvaa after Saracens sacked him.
- Police are investigating an alleged assault in St Albans.
- The 21-year-old has a record of disciplinary incidents.

## Summary

Bristol Bears have signed Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after Saracens sacked him following a further incident in St Albans. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said the club would offer the 21-year-old support and a chance to learn and develop; the move matters because it gives him a route back into professional rugby while police enquiries continue.

Auvaa was previously involved in a June nightclub altercation with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, and had received two red cards for violent conduct while on loan at Ampthill. Hertfordshire Police say they are investigating an alleged assault in St Albans on 11 October. He made one appearance for Saracens this season, playing 20 minutes in a Premiership Rugby Cup match.

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