Northampton Saints re-sign Worcester prop Ethan Waller as Frank Lomani returns to Fiji

Frank Lomani played for Fijian Drua in the Australian national rugby championship prior to joining Melbourne Rebels

Northampton Saints have released Fiji international scrum-half Frank Lomani from his contract.

Lomani, 25, who arrived from Australian side Melbourne Rebels last August, is to return to his native Fiji.

He is now expected to play for Fijian Drua, who will play against teams from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga in the revamped Super Rugby Pacific.

Saints have also brought a prop in for next season by re-signing Ethan Waller, 29, from Premiership rivals Worcester.

Waller, younger brother of long-serving fellow prop Alex Waller, has made 111 appearances for Warriors since arriving from Northampton in the summer of 2017.

"Ethan is a fantastic bloke, who has contributed hugely to the Warriors cause, both on and off the field," said Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons. "He is one of the finest men I have had the privilege of coaching."

Ethan Waller made his 100th appearance for Warriors at Bristol in November

Lomani's leaving of Northampton

Lomani, who has 17 Test caps, played for Fiji in the 2019 World Cup and in the series against New Zealand last summer.

But, having linked up with international team-mates Sam Matavesi and Api Ratuniyarawa at Franklin's Gardens, he made just five appearances for Saints.

"The club would like to thank Frank for his contribution and wish him well for the future," said a Saints statement.