Leicester Tigers: Jamie Shillcock, Josh Bassett, Kyle Hatherell & Finn Theobald-Thomas sign for 2023-24
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Jamie Shillcock will help fill the gap left by Freddie Burns' departure to join New Zealand's Highlanders
Leicester Tigers have boosted their squad for the 2023-24 season with four new signings.
Fly-half Jamie Shillcock, forward Kyle Hatherell and hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas were all with Worcester Warriors before they went into administration.
Shillcock has since been playing for Mitsubishi DynaBoars in Japan, Hatherell for French club La Rochelle and Theobald-Thomas for Gloucester.
Harlequins centre Josh Bassett completes the quartet of signings.
The 30-year-old was with Wasps before they suffered the same fate as Worcester and has scored three tries for Quins since joining them in October.
"He is a prolific try-scorer, hard-working player who offers plenty in defence out wide. He adds great competition to our outside-backs," said Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth.
After leaving Worcester, 25-year-old Shillcock had a brief spell at Bath before heading for Japan.
Of his move to Mattioli Woods Welford Road, he said: "When I first spoke to the club and they laid out the plans and where they thought I fit in them, it was just too good a chance to turn down."
South African Hatherell, 27, can play at lock or number eight and spent three seasons with Jersey Reds before moving into the English top flight with Worcester last season.
"He is a tough, physical and abrasive player of which we want in our side and are confident he will continue to improve as a player at Leicester Tigers," said Wigglesworth.
Theobald-Thomas is an England Under-20 international and has made two appearances for Gloucester.
Wigglesworth said the 19-year-old is a player "with a bright future" and added: "We are looking forward to seeing him continue to grow."