Northampton Saints sign second row Callum Hunter-Hill

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of lock Callum Hunter-Hill from Premiership rivals Saracens ahead of the 2024/25 season.

He made his professional rugby debut with Glasgow Warriors and also played for Edinburgh Rugby apart from loan stints with London Scottish and Newcastle Falcons. He also represented Scotland Under 18 and Under 20 teams in the past.

The 27-year-old joined Saracens in 2019 and since then has played 81 times for the club across five seasons.

“When the opportunity to join Saints came, I looked at the team and it just seems like a fantastic place to be,” Hunter-Hill to the club's official website.

“They are a Club on the up, and have obviously just won the Premiership.

“I love the brand of rugby Saints play. It is very open and it is very quick. Even the defensive systems suit me as a player, it just makes me excited.”

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson is delighted with securing the services of Hunter-Hill.

“Callum has been a key part of the success at Saracens over a long period and will have learnt a lot from those experiences.

“We look forward to having that experience within our squad, and giving Callum an opportunity to compete and improve in an area of strength for the Club.

“We were impressed when we spoke to Callum about his desire to kick on and get better and we know we have an environment to allow him to do that.”