Gloucester sign Banahan from Bath

Gloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby.

The Jersey-born flyer operates mainly on the wing, but is capable of playing across the back three and in midfield. The 31-year-old has proved himself to be one of the Premiership's most potent attackers since making his debut at The Rec in 2006.

Banahan has racked up over 250 appearances to date for Bath Rugby. His form in the Blue, Black and White has seen him pick up 16 caps for England, featuring in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Standing at 6'7" and weighing over 110kg, Banahan combines pace, power and size, with quality skills in the air, and an eye for the try line, causing havoc for defences in a quality Bath backline in recent seasons, and will now continue his career at Kingsholm.

Commenting on the signing of one of the Premiership's top try scorers, Director of Rugby David Humphreys is excited to add Banahan's game to the Cherry and White backline.

"We are thrilled that Matt has decided to join Gloucester Rugby at the end of the season.

"Matt has had a wonderful career at Bath and he will bring a huge amount of quality and experience to the young, exciting squad we are building in Gloucester."