Worcester sign Bath sacked flanker Faosiliva

Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of Samoa international back-row Alafoti Faosiliva.
The flanker, who can also play at no.8, moves to Sixways after being sacked by Bath having been convicted of causing actual bodily harm on a student while drunk on a night out.
Faosiliva spent much of his early career on the international Sevens circuit and was part of the Samoa side that won the World Series in 2010.
The 30-year-old also has 18 international caps to his name with two of those coming at last year’s Rugby World Cup.
He said: “Warriors are an ambitious Club with a clear vision which is something that really appealed to me.
“The set-up at Sixways is fantastic and everything is in place for you to succeed as a professional rugby player.
“Now I just can’t wait to get started and I’m hungry to get out there and compete for my place in the team.”
Head Coach Carl Hogg added: “Alafoti is a great athlete and his versatility will add greater strength and depth to our back row.
“He is a big ball-carrier with international experience. Those are key attributes which will stand him in good stead ahead of the new campaign so we’re excited about seeing what he can do out on the pitch.”
The Warriors have also announced that wing Sam Smith has been forced to retire after failing to recover from persistent thigh injuries.