Michele Rizzo has agreed a new deal with Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that Italy international prop, Michele Rizzo, has agreed a new contract with the club.

The form of the 34-year-old Rizzo also earned him a recall to the Italy squad during the 2017 Six Nations and he now has 23 Test caps.

Rizzo said: "I have agreed another contract and it is great to stay with the club. It is a privilege for me to play for the Leicester Tigers and from the first moment I joined I thought Leicester felt like home."

Tigers forwards coach Richard Blaze said: "Micky has been in good form since his return from injury and we feel he still has a lot to offer in a competitive group of front-rowers at the club."