Muagututia signs for Warriors

Worcester have added to their back row, signing Samoa international Richard Muagututia.

Warriors coach has high hopes for new back row addition

Worcester have added to their back row resources with the signing of Samoa international Richard Muagututia. The arrival of the 23-year-old number eight will be a welcome boost for coach Richard Hill, who currently only has Kai Horstmann able to fill the void at the back of the pack. Hill said of his new signing: "Richard is a young player who will be experiencing club rugby outside of Samoa for the very first time. "He has been on tour in Europe before but this will be a big change of culture. We will initially give him time to settle in and acclimatise.

Impression

"This is a big opportunity for him and if he can make an impression and prove himself then we will look to contract him for even longer. "Richard is a talent and was very highly recommended by Brian Lima, who knows a good player after featuring in five World Cups. He is firmly regarded as a really big prospect for Samoa and one we believe can make big strides at Warriors." Muagututia, who made his Test debut against Japan last year, added: "This is a great opportunity for me and a new start. It is exciting to join the Warriors and to play in England. I will play hard and for the future and hope to make a good impression with the supporters."