Jamie Roberts heads to Stormers as Josh Matavesi joins Bath

Newcastle Falcons centre Josh Matavesi has signed for Bath Rugby with immediate effect after two and a half seasons with the Kingston Park club.

The 29-year-old Fijian international made 47 appearances during his time with the Falcons, six of those coming this season.

A 24-time capped Fijian international, Matavesi has represented Fiji at Centre, Fly-Half and Full Back since making his international debut in 2009 and has appeared in two Rugby World Cups for Fiji, in 2015 and 2019. 

Bath Rugby also confirmed that Jamie Roberts will be leaving the Club for South African side the Stormers.

The Welsh centre, capped 94 times by his national side, joined Bath Rugby from Harlequins in 2018 and has since made 34 appearances for the Club. He has agreed his move to Super Rugby side the Stormers and will head to the Southern Hemisphere with immediate effect to join the squad for the start of their season.