Leicester Tigers have added 26-year-old wing Ben Woollett to the club’s senior squad on a short-term deal.
Woollett’s opportunity in Dan McKellar’s group comes after his former club, Jersey Reds, unfortunately ceased trading earlier this week.
A towering wing standing at 6ft 5in, Woollett has been in outstanding form for Jersey in the past 12 months, playing a starring role in their Championship title win last season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle Falcons have added further physicality to their tight-five stocks with the signing of Jersey Reds second-rower John Hawkins.
The 26-year-old Englishman joins until the end of the 2024-25 season, having signed for RFU Championship winners Jersey in the summer.
Standing at 1.96m (6 foot 5) and weighing 117kg (18 stone 6), Hawkins previously played with Bristol Bears, for whom he made 47 first-team appearances.
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20 England Players likely to receive hybrid contracts:
In a groundbreaking development for English rugby, discussions between the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby are underway, potentially ushering in a new era of management for the national team, reminiscent of a ‘hybrid contract’ system.
1. Jamie George (Saracens)
2. Theo Dan (Saracens)
3. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
4. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
5. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)