Leicester Tigers prop Francois van Wyk to join Bath ahead of 2024/25 season

Bath Rugby have announced the signing of Leicester Tigers prop Francois van Wyk on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The 32-year-old made his senior debut with Western Province in 2013 and featured for Western Force between 2014 and 2017 before heading to Northampton Saints for the 2017/18 campaign.

He switched to rivals Leicester Tigers in 2021 and recently made his 50th appearance for the club. Overall, van Wyk has played in 130 Premiership games for the club for Northampton and Leicester Tigers combined.

"From when I first spoke to Johann, it was clear to me that I wanted to join the project at Bath," he told the club's official website.

"I have always enjoyed playing at The Rec and look forward to joining up with the squad for next season.”

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan is delighted in securing the services of van Wyk.

“Francois will add to the power of our pack. He’s an experienced front row and experienced front rows are very valuable. I have been very impressed by Francois as a human being, and he will fit in very well at Bath.”

Bath are positioned second in the Gallagher Premiership table with eight wins from 14 matches.