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New Leicester Tigers signing raring to go

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New signing Craig Newby began work with his new teammates and declared he cannot wait to wear the famous Leicester Tigers jersey.

New Zealand international Newby has started training with Tigers following his arrival from Otago.

The 29-year-old could make his debut in Tigers' EDF Energy Cup Pool B game against Sale Sharks at Welford Road on Friday night.

Newby said: “I am really looking forward to the Sale game.

“Hopefully I will get a taste of wearing the green shirt at home, which will be quite nice.

“Even though I have recently arrived I have been a supporter of the Tigers since I knew I was joining the club.

“I am fit and ready to go and can't wait to be involved.”

A versatile loose forward, Newby can play anywhere across the back-row and was captain of Otago.

Now he aims to transfer the talents that have helped him win three caps for the All Blacks to Tigers.

Newby said: “I can play at six, seven or eight, wherever Heyneke Meyer wants me I will play there.”

To purchase tickets for Friday's EDF Energy Cup game against Sale Sharks contact the Tigers ticket office on 08701 28 34 30 or visit www.leicestertigers.com