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Saracens net Eagles full-back

Tuesday 26th August 2008

Chris Wyles: Looking to develop in Watford

Saracens have strengthened their back-three options with the signing of USA full-back Chris Wyles on a secondment deal.

The 24-year-old international, who has English parents and went to school just a few miles from Saracens' training ground, links up with the club as the Eagles look to develop their stars abroad.

However, it will not be the first time the ten-times capped Wyles joins a Guinness Premiership side as he spent the 2006/07 term with Northampton.

"Chris joins us on secondment from USA Rugby who are looking to develop their players," explained Saracens Director of Rugby Eddie Jones, speaking to the club's official website.

"He will also add further depth and competition to the Saracens squad so this will be a mutually beneficial agreement.

"Chris had a very good 2007 World Cup campaign in France and he is a player with a good kicking game and is strong in defence.

"Having been educated in Hertfordshire, he's also no stranger to the area and we're looking forward to him joining us for the start of the season."