Nic Groom to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect
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Northampton Saints can today confirm that scrum-half Nic Groom will be leaving the Club with immediate effect to return to his native South Africa.
Groom will link up with the Lions in South Africa until 31 October 2018 and is immediately available for selection in Super Rugby, with the Johannesburg-based franchise currently struggling with injuries.
“I have loved the opportunity to come over to the UK and play for such a great Club in Northampton Saints,” said Groom.
“But the time has come for me to return to South Africa. An opportunity has come up to return home, and I am grateful to the Club for allowing me to head back early to try and make my mark..."
Saints interim head coach Alan Dickens added: “Groomy has had a big impact in his two years at Franklin’s Gardens. He has had a very positive influence, both on and off the pitch, and I am sure he will be missed by many Saints supporters.
“But he leaves with our very best wishes and I hope he can achieve everything he wants to back home in South Africa.”
The 28-year-old No.9 arrived at Franklin’s Gardens in 2016 and quickly established himself in Saints’ starting line-up, making 51 appearances in the Black, Green and Gold jersey in total and scoring seven tries.