PROP Richard Barrington has signed for Premiership giants Saracens from Jersey.

Barrington, 23, a former England Students player, has enjoyed a tremendous season in the Championship with Jersey.

His origins, however, are in the Forest.

He lived in Newnham for a time as a child before going away to boarding school at Bidford.

His family now live in Clearwell – though his father is from Mitcheldean and his grandfather from Soudley.

Proud mum Jayne said: "He's worked hard through the ranks. He went to Hartpury College and played for Launceston and Okehampton before joining Jersey.

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