Northampton Saints has released nine players, including a long-serving hooker Reece Marshall.
Marshall, 27, is a graduate of the club’s academy. In September 2017, he made his Premiership debut against Bath.
He made 60 appearances for Saints at all competitions.
Conor Carey, Nick Auterac and Karl Garside will also be there, along with JJ Tonks (Connor Tupai), Josh Gillespie Josh Gillespie Ollie Newman et al.
“All nine rugby players have made a significant impact on Northampton Saints during the time they spent at Franklin’s Gardens,” said Chris Boyd, former director of rugby.
“Reece Marshall was a Saint for seven years, so he has been a great servant of the club.”
Saints have already signed lock agreements with forwards coach Phil Dowson to succeed Boyd next season Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, back-rower Angus Scott-Young, Winger James Ramm, scrum-half Callum BraleyProp Ethan WallerFor the 2022-22-23 campaign, Sam Graham as back-rower and Robbie Smith as hooker.