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.

He hopes to transfer the talents that have helped him win three caps for the All Blacks to Tigers.

Newby said: "Wherever Heyneke Meyer wants me I will play there."

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