Friday 1 July 2016 11:56, UK
Wasps have signed Scotland international centre Nick De Luca from Biarritz, initially on a short-term contract.
The 32-year-old former Edinburgh back, who has made 43 appearances for Scotland, strengthens Wasps' midfield options following the retirements of Andrea Masi, Ben Jacobs and James Downey, and injuries to Alapati Leiua and Kurtley Beale.
De Luca, whose last Test appearance came against South Africa in Port Elizabeth in 2014, moved to Biarritz in 2014 and made over 20 appearances during his two seasons with the Top 14 club.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young told his club's official website: "Whilst we have initially signed Nick on a short-term deal as injury cover, we are not ruling out a longer-term agreement.
"I have only seen and heard good things about Nick in terms of his attitude, ability and application. He has already proven himself as a top professional and an international rugby player and I am looking forward to working with him when he joins up for pre-season."
De Luca added: "I can't wait to become part of the Wasps family. I followed the team's success last year and I'm excited by their ambition and their style of play.
"I'm looking forward to adding to an already-world-class group of players, staff and fans."
