Alex King leaves Saints

Northampton Saints has announced that Alex King has left the club by mutual agreement.

The former England international, who has been the club’s attack coach since arriving from Clermont Auvergne in 2013, has left Franklin’s Gardens with immediate effect.

“As of today, both myself and Northampton Saints have reached a mutual agreement that I will be leaving the club,” he said.

“Helping Saints win the Premiership in 2014 is one of my career highlights and I wish both the players and staff all the success for the coming season.”

“Alex has been a valued member of the coaching staff,” said Saints chief executive Allan Robson.

“He played a big role in our Aviva Premiership and Challenge Cup titles and finishing top of the table in 2015. However we feel that the time is right to move on, and Alex leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future.”