Tongan Bear signs with Clermont

Clermont have announced the signing of Hurricanes loosehead prop Loni Uhila for the end of Super Rugby 2017.

Uhila impressed for the Hurricanes this season and also Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup and is sure to make a physical impact in the Top 14.

The 27-year-old 'Tongan Bear’ has signed a one-year deal with the option of two further seasons after that.