Geoff Parling signs for Sanix Blues

Japanese club, Sanix Blues has signed former England and British & Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling for the 2017-18 Top League season.

The 33-year-old, who has 29 England caps has agreed a short-term deal with the Japanese Top League side.

He joins Sanix Blues for just one season before heading to Melbourne Rebels' 2018 campaign.