WORCESTER Warriors have made Matt Kvesic the club’s first new signing ahead of their return to professional rugby next season.
Kvesic returns to Sixways for a third spell following a four-year stint with Warriors at the start of his professional career and a two-season stay before the club entered administration.
The 33-year-old has also played for Gloucester, Exeter Chiefs, Zebre and Coventry – spending the last two seasons with the latter club.
Kvesic said: “Firstly, I’m exceptionally excited to rejoin my first club, third time lucky. Back at a club which means so much to me, the place that gave me an opportunity as a 16/17-year-old.
“I want to be a part of their journey back to top flight rugby, albeit it slightly older and hopefully wiser.
“It was a no brainer to be part of what Christopher, Steve and Matt are building and I am here to support them on and off the field.
“I know there’s a huge desire for professional rugby to be back in the city and it’ll be an honour to put the blue and gold colours back on.”
Newly-appointed head coach, Matt Everard added: “I am delighted with the signing of Matt Kvesic. Matt is a massive part of Worcester Warriors, and Worcester Warriors is a massive part of Matt.
“He is someone who knows and cares about the club, the city, and the fans. But not only that, he is a top-quality player who has been in environments that have won big competitions and big games.
“He knows what it takes to win, and what it looks like on a day-to-day basis. He is someone I know personally and I have worked with in the past, and I cannot wait to welcome Matt and his family back home to Sixways.”
The club will announce further signings over the coming weeks and months.
