Tamara Taylor: Former England captain leaves Saracens after two years
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Tamara Taylor is one of the most capped players in England history
Former England captain Tamara Taylor has left her role as player-coach at Premier 15s champions Saracens.
The 40-year-old second row - who won 115 caps for England after making her debut in 2005 - made 21 appearances for Saracens over the past two years.
She helped guide them to victory over Exeter in June's Premier 15s final.
Meanwhile England trio Zoe Harrison, Sarah McKenna and Holly Aitchison have all committed to Saracens for the forthcoming season.
"Tam has made a significant contribution to Saracens over the last two seasons," head coach Alex Austerberry told the club website.
"Stepping in at a challenging time, Tam came in and drove the programme forward and shared her wealth of knowledge with all those at the club.
"I have no doubt that Tam will continue to drive the game forward and will go on to have achievements off the field that mirror her hugely successful playing career."
Taylor was part of the England side that were crowned world champions in 2014 - one of four World Cups she was selected for.
"I have certainly learnt a lot from the last two seasons as player-coach at Saracens," she said.
"I will always be grateful to the staff for giving me the opportunity to coach and play with the top of the Premier 15s, and also to the support staff who tested me, helped me and patched me up."
England's Zoe Harrison and Holly Aitchison were key parts of Saracens' title winning side
Centre Aitchison, fly-half Harrison and full-back McKenna are currently preparing for the World Cup with England, having helped Saracens win the title last month.
"Zoe is a local player who has been at Saracens her entire career," said Austerberry.
"She will continue to develop and grow in to a world leading talent and it is absolutely fantastic she will continue to do that here at Saracens.
"Holly has been a revelation since joining Saracens. She has the ability to unlock defences with her feet and with her great variety of passing. A focused and driven individual her impact and presence are hugely beneficial for the group."