Siale Piutau to join Bristol in January

Siale Piutau has agreed a switch from Yamaha Jubilo to Bristol Rugby, having signed for the club until the end of the 2016/17 campaign.

“Siale brings the necessary intensity and physicality required to make an impact in the top flight and that abrasive style will benefit our style of play,” commented Head Coach Mark Tainton.

Piutau represented Tonga at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, playing all four group games against Georgia, Namibia, Argentina and New Zealand.

He has previously represented Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, alongside his younger brother Charles.