Worcester Warriors boosted the midfield ranks at Sixways with the signing of exciting Fiji international Ravai Fatiaki in July 2011.

Hard-running centre Fatiaki - named in the 35-man Fiji squad for the Rugby World Cup - will enhance the midfield options for Head Coach Richard Hill during the  Aviva Premiership season.

Rising star Fatiaki, who has been playing his rugby in Tailevu in Fiji, recently featured in the Pacific Nations Cup and scored his first-ever try for Fiji In July against Samoa in Suva.

Fatiaki, who made his debut for Fiji off the bench against Japan in 2009, is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Fijian rugby.

Head Coach Richard Hill said: “We have been looking for a player to bolster our midfield selection options this coming season and so we are pleased to announce that Ravai will now join us.

“He is rated as one of the rising stars of Fijian rugby and I have spoken at length to national coach Greg Mumm about him. Ravai is a powerful ball carrier who is very coachable and eager and keen to learn.

“Ravai is similar in many ways to a number of the Fijians who have been playing in France, like Gabriele Lovobalavu at Toulon and Seru Rabeni at La Rochelle.

“I also recently watched him play for Fiji as they beat Samoa where he really came into his own in the second half and capped a fine display with a try.

“We are always on the lookout for players that have the potential to be very good and can adapt to play the style in which I want the Warriors to play. This is a fantastic opportunity for Ravai to come over to England and develop his game at Sixways while experiencing a new culture and lifestyle.”

Fatiaki said: “I look forward to having a chance to play in a great competition like the Aviva Premiership. I’ve heard plenty of good things about Worcester and I know they’re an ambitious club. It’s a big opportunity and I’ll certainly be giving it my best."