Bemand Bath bound

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Bemand, 29, becomes the west country club's third significant capture for next season, with former Australia lock Justin Harrison and Leeds captain Stuart Hooper also bound for the Rec.

Bemand, who is currently out with a knee injury, said: "I am delighted to join Bath. I met with (head coach) Steve Meehan a couple of times and was excited by the plans he has for the squad and the manner in which Bath have played this season."

He added: "It has been a long haul getting back to fitness but I am on track. I still have a burning ambition to play at the top level and I will be giving it everything I can.

"I would also like to thank everyone at Leicester Tigers as I really enjoyed my time there and I am especially grateful for all their help in the last year while undergoing rehab."

Bemand will compete for the number nine jersey with South African scrum-half Michael Claassens.

Meehan added: "I want to see him bring that same speed, energy and competitiveness, that I have always seen, with him here to the Rec."