Worcester sign French prop
June 04 2009
Worcester Warriors have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of experienced French tight-head prop Olivier Sourgens.
The 37-year-old, who was capped once for France, arrives at Sixways on a one-year deal from Bordeaux-Bègles.
"I'm delighted to have secured the services of Olivier Sourgens," said director of rugby Mike Ruddock.
"Olivier is a vastly experienced prop with international and Top 14 rugby over many years.
"He is a proven scrummager and all-round robust and aggressive forward. Olivier comes highly recommended and, from what I've seen of him in action, he looks a very good signing for us.
"We are keen to utilise his experience to add to the youthful exuberance provided in our squad by the likes of Matt Mullan, Callum Black and Shaun Ruwers. Also, due to the doubts over Chris Horsman, it is important we reinforce this area as soon as possible.
"Together with the recent signing of Adam Black, Olivier will provide a hard edge and further increase our front row resources."