Bath confirm the signing of Saints playmaker Piers Francis

Bath have announced the signing of Northampton Saints and England international Piers Francis ahead of the 2022/23 season.

The 31-year-old fly-half, who can also play centre, has been an influential figure in the Northampton Saints backline for the past five seasons.

Tarquin McDonald, Chief Executive, said: “Piers’ experience will prove extremely valuable. He is a talented individual who will complement the young group of backs we have at the club.”

Francis has extensive experience at club and international level, representing England at the 2019 Rugby World Cup as well as playing for the Blues in Super Rugby

He said: “With the players the club currently has and the ones that have been recruited, it is an exciting fresh start for me.

“Every time I have played at the Rec you feel the buzz from the supporters. I can’t wait to play in front of them and help the club progress.”