WORCESTER Warriors have signed Northampton Saints loosehead prop Ethan Waller ahead of the 2017/18 season.
Waller has featured 85 times for Northampton, racking up 46 Aviva Premiership and 20 European Champions Cup appearances during his time at Franklin’s Gardens.
The 24-year-old rose to prominence in the Northampton academy, before making his debut for the club against Harlequins in November 2012.
Waller’s first team breakthrough came in the league and cup double-winning campaign of 2013/14 – a season which saw him make 15 Premiership appearances and win the club’s Young Player of the Season award.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of moving to Sixways and helping Warriors to become an established Premiership side,” said Waller.
“I’m immensely excited about starting my Warriors career and will be hungry to work hard to ensure the club can continue to move forward.”
Head coach Carl Hogg said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ethan to the club. He’s a player who has experienced winning the Premiership title and European Champions Cup.
“Ethan has been part of a successful Northampton side in recent seasons and has already gained huge experience at the age of 24.”