Glasgow Warriors announced the signing of Fijian winger Taqele Naiyaravoro from the NSW Waratahs on a three year deal on Monday, subject to a visa and medical.
Glasgow Warriors announced the signing of Fijian winger Taqele Naiyaravoro from the NSW Waratahs on a three year deal on Monday, subject to a visa and medical.
The 6ft 5in winger, who weighs 19 stone, has penned a contract at Scotstoun after impressing with the Super Rugby champions.
The former Rugby League star, who can play on the wing or at centre, will join the Warriors at the end of the current Super Rugby season.
Naiyaravoro has played 15 times for the Waratahs since joining last May, with five of those appearances coming towards the end of last season’s Super 15 campaign. He has scored six tries, with his first coming on just his third appearance against the Highlanders.
Taqele Naiyaravoro told the club's official website: "“Glasgow have been talking to me for a while and opened the door for me, so I'’m happy to have signed a long-term contract with the club. I'’m looking forward to moving to Glasgow with my family to continue my development.
“"They are a strong team and it'’s really exciting to get the opportunity to move over there and play my rugby in Scotland next season.
“"It'’s been great playing with the likes of Adam Ashley-Cooper and Kurtley Beale at the Waratahs this season. They'’ve been really helpful and I'’ve learnt a lot from them.
“"It will be a new challenge for me to play in the Guiness Pro12 and compete against the best sides in Europe in the Champions Cup."” Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "“Taqele is a very exciting signing for our club.
“"We'’ve been tracking him for a number of months and we know there has been a lot of speculation about his future, so we'’re delighted that we can finally announce that he will become a Glasgow Warriors player in the summer.
“"Taqele has made a real impact since joining the Waratahs last season and has the potential to become one of the best wingers in the Guinness Pro12.
“"His sheer size and strength will give us another option in our back-line and I’m sure he will be an excellent addition to our squad."”
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