29 June 2005
Issued on behalf of Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors have today announced the signing of Tongan International flanker Jonny Tuamoheloa on a one year contract.  The 26 year old open-side had previously played in New Zealand for North Harbour before moving to England last season to play for Newbury.

Director of Rugby John Brain said "We have monitored Jonny's progress last season for both Newbury and Tonga and feel that he has the desire and quality to acquit himself well at Premiership level.  I know that he is looking forward to the challenge".

This represents Worcester's tenth summer signing, the others being:

Emiliano Bergamaschi (Prop)
Shane Drahm (Outside Half)
Chris Fortey (Hooker)
Andy Gomarsall (Scrum Half)
Kai Horstmann (No 8)
Nicolas Le Roux (Full Back)
Ed O'Donaghue (Lock/Flanker)
Uche Oduoza (Wing)
Mark Tucker (Centre/Wing)