New Zealander Ben Te'o to join Worcester from Leinster

Centre Ben Te'o will join Worcester from Leinster next summer.

The 28-year-old New Zealander left the South Sydney Rabbitohs for Leinster in June 2014, but has now agreed a lucrative move to the Aviva Premiership.

Worcester are understood to have fought off strong competition for Teo'ssignature, a statement of intent as the Warriors continue their battle fortop-flight stability.

Leinster's Ben Te'o tackled by Bath's George Ford during the European Rugby Champions Cup, Quarter-Final match between Leinster and Bath in April. Credit: PA

Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan said:

Te'o is excited to be joining Worcester at a time of progression.