Tongan captain

Tonga's rugby captain signs with Bristol

The centre - who has twenty-four test caps to his name - has agreed to the switch from Japanese club Yamaha Jubilo and the Bristol club website says he will arrive in January.

Piutau previously represented Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, alongside his younger brother and former All Black, Charles.

Bristol coach Mark Tainton said Piutau is a big presence in the midfield who carries hard and is a reliable defender.