Merlins, Matt Stevens, capped 32 times by England and a member of the British and Irish Lions touring party to New Zealand in 2005, is the first of a raft of major signings expected to be announced by the Premiership club. Matt has been courted by many Premiership clubs eager to sign the England prop forward
Saracens Director of Rugby, Brendan Venter has described the recruitment of Stevens, as "a massively significant signing".
Stevens, who also recently opened a new coffee shop in Bath with Bath and England hooker Lee Mears, described the move as the next phase in his rugby career. "I have many great memories and friends in Bath, but there's something special happening at Saracens and I'm very eager to be part of it."
"This signing demonstrates the scale of our ambition, and it also shows that top players recognise Saracens as a well-run club with a bright future," said Venter.
"Matt is a world-class prop with his best rugby ahead of him, and I'm sure he'll flourish in our environment."