London Irish sign Fijian back-rower

London Irish have secured the services of Fijian back-row Senitiki Nayalo on a two-year deal.
Nayalo, 25, joined the Exiles on trial in the summer and impressed boss Nick Kennedy during pre-season victories over Harlequins and Loughborough Students.
A try scorer in the Exiles’ 28-12 triumph against Harlequins at The Stoop, Nayalo cut his teeth with Noitoga Rugby Club in Fiji before making the move to the UK to join the British Army.
Whilst serving with the 7th Parachute Royal Horse Artillery, the 6ft 2” 18 stone hit-man featured for Harlequins in the Premiership 7s in 2014 and 2015 as well as the World Club 7s in 2014.
Nayalo, who could be in line to start in this Saturday’s British and Irish Cup clash against Ospreys Premiership Select, said: “I’m really pleased to have signed for the club and I’ve enjoyed my time here so far.
“Hopefully I can get my chance in the team soon and make the most of my opportunity – we’ve made a great start to the season and we need to continue to grow as a club,” he added.
Kennedy commented: “I’ve been monitoring the progress of Senitiki for the last two years and he played A league rugby for us last year. We have been very pleased with what we have seen of him.
“He has all the hallmarks of a top class back-row and we are looking forward to seeing him in competitive action.”