Siale Piutau joins Wasps until end of season

Wasps have signed Tonga international Siale Piutau until the end of the season.

Centre Piutau will join up with his younger brother Charles at the Ricoh Arena.

Director of rugby Dai Young has been looking for cover following a number of injuries in his back line - Alapati Leiua, Andrea Masi and Ben Jacobs are all out of action and Elliot Daly is away with England. 

Piutau boasts 24 caps for Tonga and joins the club from Yamaha Jubilo in Japan.

Young said: "We've been left a little bit short with the injuries in the centres and we're pleased to be able to add someone of Siale's experience to the squad.

"We're expecting Ben Jacobs to be back fit in the next few weeks but, with Elliot away on England duty for the Six Nations, we needed to add a bit of depth in that department.

"Siale's transition into the squad will no doubt be made slightly easier by having his brother here, he's already contributing a lot in training and we're pleased to have him on board until the end of the season."

Piutau said: "It's such a blessing to be here, one to hopefully play alongside Charles and two to have an opportunity to experience Premiership Rugby.

"I've been supporting Charles and watching Wasps this season. I'm really excited about joining these guys, where they are in the table and how they've been going in the European Champions Cup. 

"I'm hoping to add as much as I can, while also trying to learn as much as I can from a lot of talented players, in an exciting back line."