Michael Owen moved to Saracens from the Dragons last summer

The future of Wales' 2005 Grand Slam-winning captain Michael Owen is in doubt after Saracens' decision to release 15 senior players.

According to reports, Owen is one of a glut of star players who will be jettisoned at the end of the season.

They will be replaced largely by South Africans, under new director of rugby Brendan Venter, a former Springbok.

Owen would not comment on the situation, other than to say he was waiting to see what happened.

The 28-year-old moved to London from the Dragons last summer, and is ruled out for the rest of this season because of a knee injury.

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