Baumann heads south to Wellington

US Eagles prop Chris Baumann has signed to play for the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup.

The tighthead specialist joins the team after playing a key role in the Denver Stampede’s title-winning season in PRO Rugby.

Baumann made his Eagles debut against Tonga in the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup and part of the Rugby World Cup squad. His most recent international action saw him start against both Italy and Russia in June.