Brad Barritt

Browse The Independent’s complete collection of articles and commentary on Brad Barritt. "I have a few plans, but at this point I'm still going to take a few months to decide (about finishing playing or not)," he said. I just feel at this point in my life a new challenge is definitely what I need. To still have the Champions Cup as a goal and focus point for us is immensely exciting. "But it is wiping the slate clean. "While Saracens are set to drop down from the Premiership, they are expected to retain the services of England players Maro Itoje, Billy and Mako Vunipola, Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly and Jamie George.Regarding the club's future and chances of success, Barritt said: "Fundamentally, I think the ingredients are still there. I have had an incredible stay here of 12 years. "You can't stop what people think, you can only look back and look yourself in the mirror and I know what I personally put into a journey and what I felt at the time and how it made me feel. "I'm immensely excited to finish off the season. Saracens is going to start a new era, they have a year in the Championship, and they are going to have to be as motivated for that because it is never just a walk in the park going in and making sure you win rugby games. There is still an incredible hotbed of talent, the academy is still doing an incredible job. He plays the position of centre. "Anyone who has been a part of those teams know what sacrifice, what hard work went into achieving anything, especially (given) where Saracens was in 2008. Saracens captain Brad Barritt insists his memories of his time with the side have not been tarnished as a result of the club’s salary-cap breaches.The 33-year-old, who has been at Saracens since 2008, signed a contract extension to ensure he will see out the delayed 2019/20 season, but Barritt is a winner of five Premiership and three European titles during his Saracens career and, despite the knowledge the club will play their rugby in the Championship next season following relegation, the centre will depart with only pride in his achievements.

At no point did I ever feel that those memories are tarnished. "I'm excited and delighted to announce that I've signed a contract extension until the end of the 2019/20 season," said Barritt, who has captained the side to their last two Premiership and European titles since taking the role in 2016. "We are delighted that Brad will have the opportunity to end his time with us in the manner he so richly deserves." 24.4k Followers, 784 Following, 282 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Brad Barritt (@bradmbarritt) Long-serving Saracens captain Brad Barritt will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. "I was graciously offered a deal by the club some time ago. "Barritt, a five-time Premiership and three-time European Champions Cup winner in total, has amassed 257 appearances during his 12-year stay.The impending departure of the 26-cap England international follows shortly after a similar announcement from scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth, who will also see out the remainder of the season at relegated Saracens.Director of Rugby Mark McCall added: "Brad's agreement to stay with the club until the conclusion of the 19/20 season is outstanding news. Brad Barritt will end a 12-year stay at Saracens at the close of the season Barritt (centre) is yet to decide whether he will continue his professional rugby career Saracens duo Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are both expected to remain at the club in the Championship next season La Liga backs Barca's €700m clause in Messi exit rowFerrari inquest begins after worst result for a decadeHamilton storms to Spa win, Ferrari finish point-lessPL chief: Brighton vs Chelsea crowd test encouragingBrad Barritt: Saracens captain says memories are not tarnished "I think with a bit of age and a bit of wisdom you look back over a period and you have to appreciate the 11-and-a-half (years), fantastic memories and journeys and things you've been on," Barritt said. The 33-year-old has signed a contract extension to ensure he will be available for the rest of the Premiership campaign and their Champions Cup defence, with Leinster their opponents in the delayed quarter-finals.Barritt, who joined in 2008, has been an influential figure during Saracens' most successful period of the club's history but he will not remain at Allianz Park in the Championship next season. "I also want to hopefully sign off on a positive note and enjoy these last few months as a Saracen. Long-serving Saracens captain Brad Barritt will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. Bradley Barritt (born 7 August 1986) is a South African-born rugby union player who plays for Saracens in the English Premiership and the England national rugby union team. "I think there's still a very strong core ethos of what Saracens is, and they will continue to blood youngsters I think over this season and as they come back into the Premiership."

All the latest breaking news on Brad Barritt. I have a young family. Brad Barritt captained Saracens to Champions Cup win at St James' Park in 2019 Mark McCall, the Saracens director of rugby, has described Barritt as a "truly great captain" La Liga backs Barca's €700m clause in Messi exit rowFerrari inquest begins after worst result for a decadeHamilton storms to Spa win, Ferrari finish point-lessPL chief: Brighton vs Chelsea crowd test encouragingBrad Barritt: Saracens captain to leave at end of 2019/20 season after 12-year stay

"But I'm also sadly going to announce that this will be my last season with Saracens.

Whether we return back to South Africa or stay in the UK is probably the more pressing question. Captain Brad Barritt will leave Saracens at the end of the season.

"There have been so many memories, so many experiences, but sadly all good things must come to an end.