Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers sign Chiefs lock Mike Fitzgerald
ESPN Staff
April 21, 2015
Mike Fitzgerald
Mike Fitzgerald© Photo by Jason Oxenham/Getty Images

Leicester Tigers have swooped for Chiefs second-row Mike Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald helped the Chiefs to their back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 and will join fellow new signings Peter Betham, Opeti Fonua, Brendon O'Connor and Mike Williams at the Tigers next season.

"Mike will be a good addition to our group of locks, especially with the retirement of Louis Deacon and Brad Thorn," Tigers boss Richard Cockerill said. "He has played in very good company at the Chiefs and now wants the experience of playing rugby in Europe."

Fitzgerald said: "I have loved my time playing for the Chiefs and the Turbos in New Zealand but feel it's the right time to make the move with my young family across to the UK. We're excited about linking up with the Tigers and settling into Leicester.

"I like the style of play and type of rugby the Tigers are known for and I am looking forward to testing myself in the Aviva Premiership and in Europe."

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