Saints sign Samoan full-back Tuala

Ahsee Tuala. Image here.

Northampton Saints have signed Samoan full-back Ahsee Tuala until the end of the season.

The 25-year-old will help cover for the loss of England international Ben Foden, who suffered a knee injury earlier on in this campaign that will keep him side-lined until next season.

Tuala has made one international cap for Samoa, and has played 51 games for former New Zealand club, Counties Manuaku.

Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder said: "Ahsee is a quality player who can play in a number of positions.

“And he is well known to our other Samoan internationals, who will no doubt help him fit into the culture here at Northampton and the way we do things.

“Ben Foden’s unfortunate injury means that we need cover at full-back ahead of what is a challenging few months for us."

Northampton Saints next game sees them entertain London Irish on February 13.

By Daryl Greenland