Tom Varndell signs for Bristol

winger Tom Varndell has agreed a two-year deal with ahead of next season.
The 29-year-old, who topped the try-scoring charts in 2013, began his professional career at , before moving to Wasps in 2009 and went on to make 125 top-flight appearances for the Black and Gold.
Wasps also announced that fellow wing Will Helu will leave the club at the end of the season to join Edinburgh on a two-year deal.
He said: “I'm an ambitious person and I believe that Bristol Rugby – with the resources and vision that the Club has – matches my ambition.
“I'm excited about coming back to the city having studied at Colston's Collegiate School.
“Bristol is a proud rugby city with a loyal fanbase. It's a great time to join and I look forward to the next chapter of my career.
“I have had a fantastic time at and I thank the coaches, my team-mates and the supporters for making me so welcome for the past six years.
“We've still got a lot of exciting challenges ahead this season and I will be fully focused on doing all I can to help Wasps and the squad achieve our goals for the rest of this season.”
Director of Rugby Andy Robinson added: “We're delighted to be able to attract Tom's services for next season. He's a proven try-scorer who knows the inside out.
“Tom is one of the quickest players in and will suit the style of rugby that we are developing.
“His work-rate and attitude made him a firm favourite at London Wasps and I'm sure Bristol supporters will look forward to seeing him in the blue and white hoops.”
Wasps Director of Rugby said: “Tom Varndell has been fantastic for us since joining from Tigers in 2009 and he and have established a prolific partnership on the wing. Tom will be tough to replace, but we understand it is a fantastic opportunity for him at Bristol and we wish him the best.
“Tom is a fans' favourite here and I have no doubt that he will do everything in his power to produce his best in black and gold for the rest of the season. We also hope to see him break the record for tries scored in the Premiership whilst wearing the Wasps shirt.”
“Will also made a big impact during his first season with Wasps last season, being named 2013/2014 Players' Player of the Year alongside James Haskell, but his game-time has unfortunately been limited this season due to injury. It is the nature of professional sport that players move on and we wish Will the very best for the future.”
“We are very close to being able to announce a new signing on the wing, which I believe will excite Wasps and Aviva Premiership rugby fans.”

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