Doncaster Knights star Robin Hislop joins Saracens on loan

Doncaster Knights loose head Robin Hislop has joined European champions Saracens on loan for the remainder of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season.
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Saracens are in the middle of a hectic run which will see them play a gruelling four matches in a fortnight, kicking off with Wasps at home tomorrow, Sale midweek, Exeter on Sunday and then a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster six days later.

Hislop, 28, was named in both the Championship Dream XV and The Rugby Paper Team of the Season after playing a starring role with Knights during their curtailed 2019/20 campaign.

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Doncaster head coach Steve Boden says Hislop’s loan can be beneficial to the Knights in the longer term.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Bomber to experience a world class environment,” said Boden.

“We are happy that the hard work and consistent performances Bomber has put in, especially last season, has been noticed.

“We are extremely proud of Bomber’s development and are looking forward to seeing him test himself in the Premiership, but more importantly we’re looking forward to seeing him back at Castle Park for the Knights this coming season.”

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Hislop said: “I just want to make the most of the experience before coming back to Donny, hopefully we’re back in by then, and fly into pre-season.

“I thoroughly enjoy playing at Doncaster and hopefully I can give a good account of myself and come back a better player with some new ideas and experiences.”