Bath centre Josh Matavesi

Josh Matavesi could be heading out of Bath

are looking to add another hooker to their squad for the new season, which could allow centre Josh Matavesi to make a move to 's Rugby League One.

The Camborne-born Fijian international utility back appears on the shopping list of a couple of Japanese clubs but has another season left on his deal at The Rec.

Matavesi, 30, who was signed as a replacement for Jamie Roberts in January 2020, started his career at , then played for Racing Metro, Warriors, the and .

Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper is looking to increase the options in his front row and could free up space in the by letting Matavesi join the Oriental gravy train.

Hooper has three hookers in his squad – Tom Doughty, Jacques De Toit and Tom Dunn – but has been checking others following Jack Walker's move to .

BY NEIL FISSLER