Leicester Confirm Signing Of Top 14 Centre On Short-Term Deal

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Leicester have agreed to sign France centre Maxime Mermoz from Toulon until the end of the season, subject to French Rugby Federation approval.

Mermoz, who had previously been linked with a move to Bath, as made 11 appearances in the Top 14 this season.

The 30-year-old has scored three tries in 35 international appearances.

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He will help Tigers cover for the loss of England centre Manu Tuilagi, who suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury earlier in January and Australian international Matt Toomua.

Mermoz has been linked with a permanent move to the Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season.

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