Sione Vailanu

Worcester sign 'physical and powerful' Tongan No8 Sione Vailanu

Vailanu is the second Wasps player Warriors have recruited for next season following tighthead prop Jack Owlett.

They join Scotland international wing Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh), England scrum-half Willi Heinz (Gloucester), Wales hooker Scott Baldwin (Harlequins), scrum-half Will Chudley and tighthead prop Christian Judge (Bath) as newcomers.

“Sione is really powerful and explosive,” said Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas. “I have been an admirer of him as a player from his time with Saracens and since he joined Wasps.