GLOUCESTER have added experience and quality to their ranks with the capture of Kiwi scrum half Willi Heinz.
The 28-year-old, who plays for Crusaders in the Southern Hemisphere's Super Rugby competition, will join the current Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw and the hugely promising Callum Braley as scrum half options for the Cherry and Whites in the 2015-16 season.
Heinz has represented the Crusaders more than 50 times in Super Rugby and has also captained Canterbury in the ITM Cup.
Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys said: "Scrum half is a key position in any side and, with Dan Robson choosing to move on at the end of the season, we wanted to add some experience and strength in depth to our half backs.
"We already have two quality number nines in Greig Laidlaw, the current Scotland captain, and Callum Braley, who we believe will develop into an international scrum half.
"Adding Willi to the mix will give us another option and someone who brings experience and leadership qualities to our young playing group."
Heinz follows the recent signing of another New Zealand Super Rugby star, lock Jeremy Thrush, who is also coming to Kingsholm next season.
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