BILLY PASCO
Centre Billy Pasco departs after six senior appearances and a try for Saints.
A former Under-18 captain, he progressed through the Academy pathway before earning his senior debut in the PREM Rugby Cup against Nottingham in 2024.
Pasco went on to start against Leicester Tigers and scored his first senior try against Coventry at Franklin’s Gardens.
This season he has spent significant time on loan at Bedford Blues, where regular Championship minutes have formed a key part of his development, alongside further cup appearances for Saints.
MARCO MANFREDI
Italy international hooker Marco Manfredi leaves after a short-term spell at Franklin’s Gardens, making three appearances.
Signed in October 2025 from Benetton Rugby, the 28-year-old was brought in to provide cover during an injury-hit period for Saints in the front row.
Manfredi, a three-cap Italy international, previously played for Zebre Parma and Calvisano and brought Test-level experience into the squad during his brief stay.
He featured in Premiership Rugby Cup matches against Harlequins, Newcastle Red Bulls and Leicester Tigers.
ARCHIE APPLEBY
Forward Archie Appleby departs without a senior appearance but leaves with strong international and academy credentials.
The former England Under-18 international has represented Scotland Under-20s in the Six Nations this season, earning caps against Wales and France before starting against Ireland.
A former Sedbergh School head boy and Saints Under-18 captain, Appleby has also gained senior experience on loan at Bedford Blues in the Championship.
His progress has been disrupted by injuries, but he remains highly regarded within the pathway system.
JACK LAWRENCE
Second row Jack Lawrence exits after captaining Saints Academy to the 2025 Academy League title at Kingsholm.
He stepped into the senior environment ahead of the 2025/26 season and spent time on loan at Cambridge in the Championship, making his senior competitive debut against Ampthill at just 18.
Lawrence has featured regularly for Cambridge this season, gaining valuable exposure in senior men’s rugby while continuing his development.
SIEP WALTA
Back row Siep Walta also departs after playing a key role in Saints’ Academy League success in 2025.
The Netherlands age-grade international impressed throughout the campaign with his physicality and work rate from the back row.
He joined the Senior Academy while studying at Loughborough University on a performance pathway contract and previously attended Christchurch Boys’ High School, a renowned rugby nursery.
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