Gloucester sign former Warriors centre Butler

Will Butler had a spell playing in New Zealand after leaving Worcester Warriors

Gloucester have signed former Worcester Warriors centre Will Butler.

Butler, 26, joined Worcester as a 14-year-old and since leaving them in 2022 has had spells at Championship side Hartpury and Tasman Mako in New Zealand.

He was part of the England squad which reached the final of the Under-20 World Championship in 2017.

"We're pleased to bring Will into the building here at Kingsholm to bolster our backs," said Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington.

"We're going into a run of really competitive games, so having strength in depth in key areas will be critical.

"Will is an experienced player and he's extremely motivated to have another shot at the Premiership, so he's come in with a real hunger to learn and work hard, which has been pleasing."