Samoa fly-half Tusi Pisi swaps Sunwolves for Bristol

Samoa fly-half Tusi Pisi swaps Sunwolves for Bristol

ESPN Staff

March 31, 2016

Samoa fly-half Tusi Pisi has agreed to join Bristol Rugby ahead of next season. 

Pisi arrives at the Championship side from Super Rugby franchise the Sunwolves. He will bring a wealth of experience to Bristol having played for Toulon, the Hurricanes and the Crusaders along with his 28 caps for Samoa.

"Tusi is Samoa's first choice fly half and a respected leader," Bristol coach Andy Robinson said. "He's developed a reputation as an intelligent, level-headed fly half with a strong kicking game

"Tusi's experience will be beneficial for our younger players and he remains as hungry and motivated as ever. We look forward to welcoming him to Bristol Rugby."

Pisi added: "I'm delighted to be joining Bristol Rugby and look forward to playing club rugby in England for the first time during my career.

"I have spoken to the Samoan contingent at Bristol and have heard great things so I'm excited to get involved and help the team attain success.

"I've enjoyed my time in Japan and the experience has helped me develop as a player. I still have much I want to achieve and I hope I can do that with Bristol."

Bristol sit top of the Championship and are eyeing promotion to the Aviva Premiership ahead of next term.

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Samoa fly-half Tusi Pisi swaps Sunwolves for Bristol