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Sarries sign Fifita

Saracens have signed Tongan winger Pila Fifita from New Zealand outfit North Otago.

The 29-year-old will join the club in October at the end of his commitments in the National Provincial Championship.

Saracens head coach Rod Kafer said: "We have been looking to get the correct balance and variety in our back line and we feel Pila will provide that.

"He's a very powerful player who can break the gain line and carry the ball in an uncompromising way."

"We've cast the net far and wide in order to get the balance in our squad and there is still the possibility that we are looking for another player of his type."

Fifita, who played for Tonga in last year's World Cup, is looking forward to playing in the Zurich Premiership.

He said: "It's really exciting for me and my family to be able to come over to the UK to play rugby and especially to a team like Saracens.

"I am looking forward to playing with guys like Taine Randell and Robbie Kydd who I know from New Zealand.

"I'm really looking forward to experiencing a new country as well as showing everyone what I can do on a rugby pitch."