Benetton Rugby sign Derrick Appiah

Benetton Rugby have announced their second signing for the upcoming season, with Derrick Appiah signing an undisclosed contract with the club.

A product of Italian side Modena, Appiah joined Worcester Warriors in the summer of 2015 having previously featured for Mogliano in Italy's Eccellenza Championship and the Amlin Challenge Cup.

On the signing, Sports director Antonio Pavanello said: "Keeping the intent to include athletes with quality than those already present and able to add physicality in open play, we spotted Derrick in a first line that fits perfectly in the profile sought. Also the experience in different foreign leagues allowed him to mature and also improve in the static phases therefore we believe it can be an added value that will provide a big contribution to the team "

Appiah made his Warriors debut in the European Challenge Cup against Zebre in November 2015 and went on to feature on four occasions for the Warriors in the European Challenge Cup.

He joined Edinburgh Rugby on loan in February 2017, making four Pro 12 appearances during his time in the Scottish capital.