Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses second pre-match media duty
Brendan Venter skipped his second consecutive pre-match media conference for Saracens, with head coach Joe Shaw appearing in his place.
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Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has missed a second pre-match media conference in a row, with head coach Joe Shaw stepping in to speak to reporters instead.
Venter's absence from media duties comes as Saracens continue their season, though the club has not given a public explanation for why he has stepped back from these appearances on this occasion or the previous one.
Joe Shaw, who holds the head coach role at the club, has taken on the press conference responsibilities in Venter's absence, fielding questions ahead of the upcoming match.
Venter, a prominent figure in English rugby, has previously been known for his outspoken and sometimes unconventional approach to media engagements during his time in charge at Saracens.
Saracens have not indicated whether Venter is expected to resume his usual media appearances for the club's next fixture.
Sources
- Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties — BBC Sport
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