No-brainer for Davies to sign on with Boyd at Saints

NORTHAMPTON Saints have bolstered their ranks at scrum-half by snapping up former Wasps and Dragons player Charlie Davies.

The 28-year-old left the Welsh region this summer, having made 54 appearances in their colours. He will add depth to the No.9 position following the departure of Nic Groom.

“The decision to join a club like Northampton Saints was a no-brainer,” Davies said. “The prospect of working with new director of rugby Chris Boyd, as well as the new coaching set-up, is an exciting one.”

Nizaam Carr will rejoin Wasps for next season on a premananet basis. The 27year-old South African international No.8 spent three months at the Ricoh Arena earlier this season providing injury cover.

Director of rugby Dai Young said: “Nizaam made a massive impact during the time he was with us in the autumn. As a powerful ball-carrier with plenty of pace he proved to be a really good fit with our playing style.”

Doncaster have been recruiting with Newcastle’s Nick Civetta, 28, signing permanantly after impressing on loan last season. .

Willie Ryan has also joined the club from rivals Ealing Trailfinders, on a one year-deal. The flanker, 27, joins having helped Ealing to a second-place finish in the Championship last season

Elliott Creed, 21, also arrives at Castle Park, from Gloucester where the youngster made nine first team appearances.

Capped for England at U18 level, the former Gloucester academy player brings versatility and can play either fly-half, centre or wing.

Edinburgh have strengthened their options in the back row with the signing of 26-year-old Fiji flanker Senitiki Nayalo.

The 6ft 2in, 18 stone former London Irish star has penned a two-year deal.

Head coach Richard Cockerill, added: “We’re delighted, Senitiki is an abrasive, powerful ball carrier who will add strength and depth to our back-row.”

London Irish prop Richard Palframan, 24, has agreed to join London Scottish.