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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Brendan Venter questions ‘autocratic’ decision after Saracens fined by Prem Rugby

Brendan Venter returned to Saracens on a full-time basis in the summer - (Getty)

Brendan Venter has hit out at the Gallagher Prem’s decision to fine Saracens over his refusal to perform media duties as “autocratic”, insisting that he hopes to keep a low profile after they “stole his joy” during his previous stint at the club.

Venter returned on a full-time basis to north London in the summer and was announced as a successor to director of rugby Mark McCall, having consulted closely with his former colleague over the last 15 years.

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