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List of Saracens F.C. players selected for international rugby

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This article documents current and former players for English rugby union club Saracens, who have received at least one senior international cap representing their respective national test or sevens teams, during the course of their professional sporting career.{{cite news | url=https://saracens.com/a-decade-of-premiership-rugby/ | title=A decade of Premiership Rugby | website=saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | date=18 December 2019 | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/saracens-and-south-africa-an-ever-growing-relationship-rich-in-history-20220307 | title=Saracens and South Africa: An ever-growing relationship rich in history | website=www.news24.com/sport | publisher=News 24 | date=7 March 2022 | access-date=11 December 2023 | language=en-UK}}

  • Players listed in bold are current members of the Saracens squad, as of the 2025–26 season.{{cite news | url=https://www.saracens.com/squads | title=Squads – Saracens | website=saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}
  • Players listed in italics are products of the academy system at Saracens.{{cite news | url=https://saracens.com/more/academy/ | title=Saracens Academy | website=saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2016/11/23/saracens-stars-2008-following-footsteps-man-utds-class-92/ | title=Saracens stars of 2008 following in the footsteps of Man Utd's Class of 92 | website=www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union | publisher=The Telegraph | date=23 November 2016 | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}
  • Players who have only represented their countries at junior level, or in non-test friendly matches, are not included on this list.

[[England national rugby union team|England]]

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|footer = Left: Owen Farrell (England, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2008 to 2024.
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|footer = Left: Billy Vunipola (England, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2013 to 2024.
Right: Mako Vunipola (England, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2011 to 2024.

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|footer = Left: Steve Borthwick (England) played for Saracens from 2008 to 2014.
Right: Richard Wigglesworth (England) played for Saracens from 2010 to 2020.

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|footer = Left: Chris Ashton (England) played for Saracens from 2012 to 2017.
Right: Charlie Hodgson (England, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2011 to 2016.

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{{Main|List of England national rugby union players}}

The following Saracens players, past and present, have represented England at senior international level:

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= [[Captain (sports)|Captains]] =

{{See also|Template:England national rugby union team captains}}

The following Saracens players, past and present, have held the captaincy for England at test level during their professional career.{{cite news | url=https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/borthwicks-first-and-last-as-captain-for-england-rugby | title=Borthwick's first and last as captain for England Rugby | website=www.englandrugby.com | publisher=England Rugby | date=19 December 2022 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/story/36381.html | title=Captain Kyran leads England to North America | website=espn.co.uk | publisher=ESPN | date=30 April 2001 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5779939.diprose-picked-to-lead-england-in-australia/ | title=Diprose picked to lead England in Australia | website=www.watfordobserver.co.uk | publisher=Watford Observer | date=6 June 1998 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/news/profile-england-captain-owen-farrell | title=Profile: England captain Owen Farrell | website=www.sixnationsrugby.com | publisher=Six Nations Rugby | date=21 January 2019 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/news/jamie-george-named-england-captain | title=Jamie George named England captain | website=www.sixnationsrugby.com | publisher=Six Nations Rugby | date=17 January 2024 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-media/maro-itoje-named-england-captain-for-2025-six-nations | title=Maro Itoje named England captain for Six Nations | website=www.englandrugby.com | publisher=England Rugby | date=14 January 2025 | access-date=14 January 2025 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/news/greatest-xv-profile-jason-leonard | title=Greatest XV Profile: Jason Leonard | website=www.sixnationsrugby.com | publisher=Six Nations Rugby | date=18 September 2020 | access-date=18 January 2024 | language=en-UK}}

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= [[Rugby World Cup|World Champions]] =

The following Saracens alumni won the Rugby World Cup with England during their test career.{{cite news | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/englands-2003-rugby-world-cup-20758309 | title=England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad | website=www.mirror.co.uk | publisher=The Daily Mirror | date=1 November 2019 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}

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= [[British & Irish Lions|British and Irish Lions]] =

{{Main|List of British & Irish Lions players}}

{{See also|Category:British & Irish Lions rugby union players from England}}

The following England internationals, who have played for Saracens during their professional career, have been called up to tour with the British and Irish Lions.{{cite web | url=https://www.lionsrugby.com/history/lions-player-numbers/ | title=British & Irish Lions – Player Numbers | website=www.lionsrugby.com | publisher=British & Irish Lions | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.lionsrugby.com/2017/05/19/saracens-six-looking-to-maintain-momentum/ | title=Saracens six looking to maintain momentum | website=www.lionsrugby.com | publisher=British & Irish Lions | date=19 May 2017 | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.saracens.com/saracens-have-five-players-called-up-to-british-irish-lions-squad/ | title=Five Saracens to represent British & Irish Lions on 2021 Tour | website=www.saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | date=6 May 2021 | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rugbyworld.com/lions-2021/the-replacements-a-look-at-players-brought-into-previous-british-irish-lions-tours-77856 | title=British & Irish Lions replacements: Players brought in on previous tours | website=www.rugbyworld.com | publisher=Rugby World | date=8 May 2021 | access-date=13 November 2023 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://saracens.com/saracens-trio-announced-as-british-and-irish-lions-tourists/ | title=Saracens trio announced as British and Irish Lions Tourists | website=www.saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | date=8 May 2025 | access-date=8 May 2025 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://saracens.com/maro-itoje-named-as-lions-captain/ | title=Maro Itoje named British & Irish Lions captain | website=www.saracens.com | publisher=Saracens | date=8 May 2025 | access-date=8 May 2025 | language=en-UK}}

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[[Rugby union in the British Isles|UK and Ireland]]

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|footer = Left: Kelly Brown (Scotland) played for Saracens from 2010 to 2017.
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|footer = Left: Jim Hamilton (Scotland) played for Saracens from 2014 to 2017.
Right: Peter Stringer (Ireland) played for Saracens from 2011 to 2012.

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|footer = Left: Sean Maitland (Scotland, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2016 to 2024.
Right: Tom Shanklin (Wales, B&I Lions) played for Saracens from 2000 to 2003.

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{{Main|List of Scotland national rugby union players|List of Wales national rugby union players|List of Ireland national rugby union players}}

The following Saracens players, past and present, have represented Scotland, Wales or Ireland at senior international level:

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= [[Captain (sports)|Captains]] =

{{See also|List of Wales national rugby union team captains|Template:Ireland national rugby union team captains}}

The following Saracens players, past and present, have held the captaincy for Scotland, Wales or Ireland at test level during their professional career.{{cite news | url=https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/15325316/kelly-brown-skipper-scotland | title=Scottish Rugby: Kelly Brown to skipper Scotland | website=www.espn.co.uk/rugby | publisher=ESPN | date=31 October 2012 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/scotland-travel/edinburgh/murray-takes-over-as-scotland-captain-for-australia-tour-hw72cd9hpl2 | title=Murray takes over as Scotland captain for Australia tour | website=The Times | date=7 May 2004 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/my-life-in-rugby/1212/my-life-in-rugby-michael-owen-former-wales-captain-saracens-no-8/ | title=My Life in Rugby: Michael Owen – former Wales captain & Saracens No.8 | website=www.therugbypaper.co.uk | publisher=The Rugby Paper | date=26 June 2012 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/european-cup/final-countdown-paddy-johns-was-a-saracens-standout-on-and-off-the-pitch-1.3884211 | title=Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout on and off the pitch | website=www.irishtimes.com/sport | publisher=The Irish Times | date=8 May 2019 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}

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= [[British & Irish Lions|British and Irish Lions]] =

{{See also|Category:British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Scotland|Category:British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Wales|Category:British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Ireland}}

The following Scotland, Wales and Ireland internationals, who have played for Saracens during their professional career, have been called up to tour with the British and Irish Lions.

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[[Northern Hemisphere]]

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|footer = Left: Raphaël Ibañez (France) played for Saracens from 2003 to 2005.
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The following Saracens players, past and present, have represented a Northern Hemisphere nation at senior international level:

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[[Southern Hemisphere]]

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|footer = Left: Marcelo Bosch (Argentina) played for Saracens from 2013 to 2019.
Right: Will Skelton (Australia) played for Saracens from 2017 to 2020.

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|footer = Left: Jacques Burger (Namibia) played for Saracens from 2010 to 2016.
Right: Justin Marshall (New Zealand) played for Saracens from 2009 to 2010.

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|footer = Left: Schalk Brits (South Africa) played for Saracens from 2009 to 2018.
Right: Titi Lamositele (USA, Samoa) played for Saracens from 2015 to 2020.

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|footer = Left: Census Johnston (Samoa, Pacific Islanders) played for Saracens from 2006 to 2009.
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The following Saracens players, past and present, have represented a Southern Hemisphere nation at senior international level:

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= [[Rugby World Cup|World Champions]] =

The following Saracens alumni have won the Rugby World Cup with their respective nations during their test career.{{cite news | url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/the-legendary-list-of-two-time-rugby-world-cup-winners | title=The LEGENDARY list of two-time Rugby World Cup winners | website=www.planetrugby.com | publisher=Planet Rugby | date=14 November 2023 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/i-won-two-rugby-world-cups-here-s-what-you-need-to-do-20230905-p5e27z.html | title=I won two Rugby World Cups: Here's what you need to do | website=www.smh.com.au | publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald | date=8 September 2023 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}

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= [[Pacific Islanders rugby union team|Pacific Islanders]] =

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The following Fiji, Samoa and Tonga internationals, who have played for Saracens during their professional career, have been called up to tour with the Pacific Islanders.{{cite news | url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/4448930/rauluni-to-lead-islanders | title=Rauluni to lead Islanders | website=www.skysports.com/rugby-union | publisher=Sky Sports | date=3 November 2008 | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}{{cite news | url=https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/15408480/pacific-islanders-get-straight-work | title=Pacific Islanders get straight to work | website=www.espn.co.uk | publisher=ESPN | access-date=18 February 2024 | language=en-UK}}

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See also

References

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