Sarries bolster second row

Saracens have bolstered their second-row options ahead of the new season by resigning lock Craig Yandell, three years after he left Watford for Narbonne.

The 28-year-old, who spent four years at Saracens before his switch to France, is a former England Under 21 international and has agreed a two-season deal with the club.

'I'm really excited about coming back to Saracens,' he said. 'I have very fond memories of Watford.'

Yandell believes he is returning a better player. 'It's very physical in France. There's more of an aggressive edge and I think that I have really improved my scrummaging.'