Barritt to leave Saracens

FORMER England centre Brad Barritt (pictured right) will leave Saracens at the end of the season but has agreed a contract extension to see out the delayed campaign.

The 33-year-old will be on hand to help the relegated north Londoners complete their Gallagher Premiership season and defend the Champions Cup.

The Men in Black face Irishmen Leinster - who they beat in last year’s final - in the quarter-finals of the European competition.

Barritt has racked up 257 Saracens appearances since joining the club in 2008, helping the Allianz Park outfit claim five Premiership and three European crowns.

“I’m excited and delighted to announce that I’ve signed a contract extension until the end of the 2019-20 season,” said the 26-cap Barritt.

“But I’m also sadly going to announce that this will be my last season with Saracens. I have had an incredible stay here of 12 years. There have been so many memories, so many experiences, but sadly all good things must come to an end.”