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Wasps' four-figure deal

Tony Hanks, the recently installed London Wasps director of rugby, will have four new players in his squad next season with the arrival of wing David Lemi, centre Ben Jacobs, scrum half Warren Fury and hooker Chris Whitehead .

Lemi, the Samoan international, joins Wasps on a two-year contract from Bristol, Jacobs has switched from Saracens, Fury leaves London Irish to return to Acton while Whitehead arrrives from National League One side Coventry.

Hanks said: "David Lemi is undoubtedly one of the best attacking players, not only in the Premiership but in world rugby. While I was involved with the Chiefs in New Zealand, Ben Jacobs is someone who impressed me as part of the Warratahs side and he gives added depth to our midfield.

"I'm absolutely delighted that we have been able to bring Warren Fury back to the club. He is a player I was able to work with during my first stint with Wasps and always rated him highly.

"I think what we have seen with all our new signings is a mixture of players who really work to compliment each other, adding a balance to the squad as a whole."

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