Jason Woodward joins Bristol from the Hurricanes
Tuesday 13 September 2016 10:29, UK
Bristol have signed full-back Jason Woodward from Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes.
The 26-year-old New Zealander, who has also played for Melbourne Rebels, was a member of the Hurricanes side which beat the Lions in last month's Super Rugby final.
Woodward can also play at fly-half and has represented New Zealand at under-20 level but his move to Australia - and the form of Ben Smith and Israel Dagg - has prevented him from graduating to the All Blacks' senior side.
He said in a statement: "I felt it was the right time for me to come and experience playing in a new environment and Bristol Rugby is the right fit for me.
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"To sign off from my time at the Hurricanes with a Super Rugby title was a fitting way to finish.
"I'm now excited about testing myself against quality opposition in the top flight of England."
