Leicester bring in Fiji back Volavola

Leicester Tigers person signed Fiji backmost Ben Volavola connected a one-year contract.

Volavola, 33, joins nan Tigers aft 7 seasons successful France crossed 4 clubs, astir precocious astatine Agen.

He has played 38 times for Fiji, including successful 2 World Cups and scored 239 points.

He tin run astatine fly-half and full-back and will nexus up pinch caller Tigers caput coach Michael Cheika pinch whom he worked astatine Super Rugby broadside New South Wales Waratahs.

"Ben’s knowledge of northern-hemisphere rugby from his clip successful France is simply a plus, and his acquisition astatine world level is invaluable," ex-Australia coach Cheika told nan club's website, external.

"I cognize he’s a man of bully characteristic and will adhd worth to our environment."