Bill Meakes to leave Gloucester Rugby for Super Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can confirm that Australian centre Bill Meakes has been released from his contract with the club to take up an opportunity to play Super Rugby.

The 25-year-old centre's subsequent performances led to him being offered a full contract, and he marked his first full season with the club by being a part of the side that lifted the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

However, the opportunity has now risen for him to play Super Rugby in his home country and it's an opportunity that he couldn't turn down, as he told the club website.

"I'll always be grateful to the club for giving me the chance to show what I could do at this level...But the chance to play Super Rugby is a fantastic one, one that I couldn't refuse and huge thanks to Gloucester for letting me pursue this."