We will welcome nine new Warriors to the club this summer ahead of the 2012/13 campaign – now we want you to join for us and become our biggest signing of the summer!
The exciting new signings at Warriors are:
Dean Schofield – Lock: Warriors signed former Sale Sharks second row Schofield from Toulon. The 33-year-old, who has two England caps, will move to Sixways this summer after two seasons at the Stade Mayol.
Paul Hodgson – Scrum Half: Worcester signed London Irish scrum-half Hodgson on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old arrived at the Exiles from Bristol in 2004 and has made 205 appearances for the Premiership side. Hodgson made his England debut against Ireland in 2008, and was part of the 2011 Churchill Cup winning squad.
Jon Clarke – Centre: Warriors signed centre Clarke from Northampton Saints. The 28-year-old has been at Northampton since 2003 and has made 165 appearances for the Saints.
Nikki Walker – Wing: Walkerhas been capped 24 times by Scotland and joined the Ospreys from Borders in the summer of 2006, making 103 appearances for the region, scoring 37 tries.
David Lemi – Wing: Lemi was most recently with Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors and has also represented Samoa in the last two Rugby World Cups. Lemi previously played for Wasps, has 36 tries from 95 games in the English top-flight.
Josh Matavesi – Centre: Worcester signed centre Josh Matavesi from French side Racing Metro. The 21-year-old, who has won five caps for Fiji, began his rugby career in the South West, playing first for Camborne, then Mounts Bay, before joining Exeter Chiefs.
Semisi Taulava – Back Row: Worcester captured giant 6 ft 5 in and 20 stone plus Tongan back rower Taulava from Championship side Rotherham.Taulava has been one of the most impressive players in the RFU Championship this season.
Rob O’Donnell – Prop: O’Donnell, who has had playing spells at Sale Sharks and Waterloo, is 6ft 5in and weighs more than 19 stone. The highly-rated front row has been a key component in the powerful pack at Rotherham in recent times.
John Andress – Prop: Belfast-born Andress first joined Exeter from Ulster in 2007 and has played 56 games for the Devon club in the Championship and Premiership.
Head Coach Richard Hill has urged fans to follow his new signings and join the Warriors for the 2012/13 campaign and said: “The close bond between the players and supporters here has been fantastic to witness in my time at Warriors.
“Players want to play at Sixways because they want to perform in this fantastic environment. There is no doubt that the level of backing we receive makes it a special place full of fantastic memories for everyone.
“I’ve been delighted with our recruitment ahead of the new season as we look to build our first year back in the Aviva Premiership. We have added top class players to our squad that will not only make us stronger but who have vast experience at the highest level. They have shown they can perform in both the international arena and in the Heineken Cup. These are the type of players we need to ensure we move forward and achieve the great ambitions of our club.
“The Warriors have made some huge strides in recent seasons with promotion back to the Aviva Premiership and then consolidating our position amongst the elite. But our most important signing of the summer would be you! Please get behind the team and thanks for your support.”
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