{
  "id": 16927700,
  "title": "Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa - Lam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/saracens-did-unbelievable-job-with-auvaa-lam",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:54:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/saracens-did-unbelievable-job-auvaa-165409396.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bristol Bears' new director of rugby Pat Lam praised Saracens for their efforts in signing and developing Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa. Auvaa, 21, was let go by Saracens earlier this month but Lam believes giving people second chances is important. Saracens provided Auvaa with an English teacher and Maro Itoje, England and British & Irish Lions captain, has been a mentor to him. Lam hopes Auvaa can positively influence his fellow Samoan and will be a valuable addition to the Bears. Auvaa had only played 20 minutes in a single match for Saracens but Lam expects him to feature in the Prem Cup matches against Sale and Bath in November.",
  "summary": "Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pat Lam, Saracens' director of rugby, lauds team's work with Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa.",
    "Lam emphasizes importance of giving people second chances in career development.",
    "Auvaa, 21, to play in Bristol Bears' Prem Cup matches against Sale and Bath in November."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}