Saracens boss Mark McCall to take short break for medical reasons

Mark McCall
Mark McCall
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Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall is to take a short break from the game on medical grounds.

McCall has been in charge at the club for the past decade, masterminding five Gallagher Premiership titles and three European crowns.

β€œFor medical reasons Mark McCall will be taking a short break from being director of rugby at Saracens,” a club statement read.

β€œPeople will always come first at our club and Mark will be given all of the support and time he needs.

β€œMeanwhile, we would ask that everyone respects Mark’s privacy. Mark is obviously more than confident in the coaching team he has worked with for many years to temporarily take the reins.”

McCall, a former Ireland international, remained at the helm throughout the salary cap scandal that saw Saracens relegated to the Championship for the 2020-21 season.

Saracens sit second in the Premiership table and could still qualify for the knockout phase of the Challenge Cup.

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