Saints and Harding part company
January 22, 2007

Northampton Saints have agreed by mutual consent to release Sam Harding from their playing squad.

Former All Black Harding, who has played 32 games for the club since his try-scoring debut against Worcester in the 2005/06 season and helped the squad achieve Heineken Cup qualification, was disappointed to leave the club but both parties felt it was the fairer solution due to the lack of opportunities in the current back-row.

Head coach Paul Grayson said today: "Sam Harding is a fine rugby player and he has performed well in his time at Saints. However, competition for places has meant that his involvement has been limited and this has been a source of frustration to him. He leaves Northampton with our best wishes for his future both in the game and beyond."

Harding said: "I am sad to leave but have wonderful memories of all the support I have received from the Northampton Saints fans during my time at Franklin's Gardens. They always made me feel most welcome on the pitch and in the community of Northampton."

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