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Northampton Saints prop Elliot Millar Mills has signed a new contract to remain at the club beyond the current season.

The 32-year-old has made 26 appearances for the reigning Premiership champions since joining 18 months ago after a brief spell with Edinburgh.

Although born in Stockport, he represents Scotland and has won five caps since his debut in the Six Nations this year.

"As a group I believe we're in a better position than we were at this point last season - we've got a very special group here and we feel like we can achieve anything," he told the Saints website.

Millar Mills began his career with Yorkshire Carnegie, followed by a first spell at Edinburgh and three years with Ealing Trailfinders.

He moved into the Premiership by joining Wasps in 2021 but was left without a club when they went out of business the following year.

"His story is unique; after what happened at Wasps, he bounced around and played with the Barbarians, Bath and Edinburgh," said director of rugby Phil Dowson.

"To then find a home with us, where he felt comfortable to be himself and felt comfortable to put those performances out on the pitch, shows his character.

"We'll keep pushing him to achieve more and, as with everyone in our squad, I want to make sure we get the absolute best out of him."