Waldron signs on for Tigers
Guinness Premiership champions Leicester have announced the signing of New Zealander Thomas Waldrom.
The back-row forward is part of Canterbury Crusaders' Super 14 squad and also plays for Hawke's Bay. He has won representative honours for New Zealand Maori.
Waldrom, 26, is the latest New Zealander to play their rugby at Welford Road in recent seasons, following the likes of Aaron Mauger, Scott Hamilton and Daryl Gibson.
He said: "I am really looking forward to joining the Tigers after my commitments with the Crusaders in the Super 14 are over.
"While the results and trophy cabinet speak for themselves, everyone I have spoken to can't speak highly enough about the structures, coaching and facilities in Leicester.
"Knowing that people I trust viewed the club in that light made my decision so much easier."
Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill added: "Thomas has done a very good job with the Crusaders in a competitive environment in New Zealand.
"He will provide another option for us in the back row and we look forward to him joining the Tigers squad."
