Fiji scrum-half Nemia Kenatale signs one-year deal with Glasgow Warriors

Fiji international Nemia Kenatale has signed a one-year contract with Glasgow Warriors for the upcoming season.

The scrum-half will replace his Fiji teammate Leone Nakarawa, who will be heading to France to join Racing 92.

During his seven-year stint with Fiji between 2008 and 2015, Ranuku has played 37 Tests and has scored seven tries in it.

The 30-year-old, who has also represented Fiji Barbarians in the Pacific Rugby Cup will have to secure a visa and pass a medical to join the Scottish club.

Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend is confident of Kenatale making an impact in the club's progress as they look to reclaim the Pro12 title in the upcoming season.

"We're looking forward to welcoming Nemia to Glasgow this summer.

"He is an experienced scrum-half, having played regularly for Fiji over the last few seasons.

"He excels in the fundamentals of scrum-half play - getting quickly to rucks and passing accurately to his stand-off.

"Like most Fijians, Nemia thrives when the tempo of a game is high, which is the way we aspire to play.

"With Mike Blair retiring we're delighted Nemia has agreed to join us to compete with the other scrum-halves at the club."

Kenatale, who has also represented Fiji seven times at the World Cup said he is excited to be joining the Scotstoun club and be part of Pro12 and European tournaments.

"I'm very excited to have signed for Glasgow Warriors.

"I want to be as successful as the other Fijian boys who have played for the club and what is important to me is that I'll be playing at a very high level.

"I'm looking forward to playing in the Pro12 and European Rugby Champions Cup next season.

"I spoke to Gregor and he explained to me about the culture at the club and the way the club is growing and the environment at Scotstoun.

"I like playing fast-paced running rugby and I'm looking forward to playing that style of rugby in Glasgow next season."