Gloucester centre Chris Harris’ membership subsequent season has been confirmed, with the Scotland worldwide making the transfer to West Nation rivals Bath on a one-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
It had been effectively documented that the 2021 British and Irish Lions will go away Kingsholm when his contract runs out on the finish of the season, however his new vacation spot has now been confirmed.
The 34-year-old will present cowl within the midfield for Ollie Lawrence, who continues to recuperate from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained throughout the Guinness Six Nations this yr.
Harris is ready to start out at exterior centre for the Cherry and Whites on Saturday towards Northampton Saints in spherical 18 of the Gallagher Premiership. With Gloucester sat in fifth- place within the league, this might very effectively be his closing outing for the membership, or a minimum of at house.
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join Bath and get to play with some great friends and great talent,” Harris said.
“The culture translates on the pitch and I’m excited to get started.”
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan added: “We are very excited that Chris will be joining us on injury dispensation for Ollie.
“Chris is a leader, and an excellent all-round player who wants to add to our fourth-year journey.
“I believe Chris’ best is yet to come and he will fit in very well with our family-first environment.”
