Highly-regarded American flanker Andrew Durutalo gave English Premiership bottom side Worcester Warriors a boost on Monday agreeing to move from second tier Ealing Trailfinders.
The 29-year-old -- capped 19 times including at the 2015 World Cup and then played for the sevens team at last year's Olympics -- has been in sparkling form for Ealing this term scoring five tries in six appearances. Durutalo -- born in New York of Fijian parentage and has captained both the Fiji Under-19 and Under-21 teams -- leaves Ealing just four points shy of big-spending second tier leaders Bristol.
"Andrew is a talented, strong individual who will add some extra firepower to our back row so we're looking forward to seeing how he goes," said Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold.
Durutalo -- who played Super Rugby in 2016 for Japanese franchise Sunwolves -- said he was raring to go to show his ability amongst the elite.
"I'm delighted to make the step into the Premiership and can't wait to show what I can do on the pitch," he said.
Worcester are struggling in the Premiership with just a point to show from their first six matches.
Source: AFP
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