Worcester confirm Anton Bresler as replacement for Christian Scotland-Williamson

Worcester Warriors have confirmed the departure of Christian Scotland-Williamson as he is set to pursue his dream in NFL.

The 24-year-old left the Sixways outfit earlier this week and will work with coaches over the next few months in Florida in a bid to find a place in an NFL team for the 2018 season.

Scotland-Williamson said on Worcester's official website: "I'd like to thank everyone at Sixways for all the support over the years.

"I appreciate everything they have done for me - giving me the opportunity to play professional rugby, playing against some of the top players in the world, and also helping me recover from injuries in what was a tough time for me.

"Worcester is a great club where I have made many lifelong friends and I have no doubt they will continue to move forward and compete with the top sides in the league and Europe in years to come.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and one that I simply can't turn down. I'm incredibly excited about testing myself and trying to get on the team roster at an NFL club."

Scotland-Williamson joined Worcester in 2014 and has made 23 appearances since then.

Meanwhile, Worcester have announced Edinburgh second row Anton Bresler as a replacement for Scotland-Williamson.

Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons said: "While it's disappointing to lose a player of Christian's talent, we understand this is a lifelong dream of his to play American football.

"We wish him all the best of luck in his next venture and thank him for his continued efforts at Sixways over the past few years.

"Anton is a big powerful unit who will add physicality and experience to the pack.

"Having worked with him at Edinburgh, Anton is a great character and a team man who will fit in very well at Sixways."