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Somerville latest AB to jump ship
Greg Somerville - New Zealand's most-cap prop - is the latest All Black to head to Europe after a deal with Gloucester was announced on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old Crusaders prop will move to Kingsholm in December on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
"I have achieved virtually everything possible in New Zealand rugby and to have represented the All Blacks will always be something very special to me." he said.
"But this opportunity has developed and the chance to experience a new culture for myself and my family, and contribute to a side that is already right at the top of the English Premiership was an exciting opportunity to take up.
"I am looking forward to contributing to Dean Ryan's side and prove myself in different conditions and against different opponents.
"Gloucester's front-row options are already very talented and I am looking forward to adding to that mix next season."
Somerville follows the likes of Carl Hayman, Luke McAlister, Jerry Collins, Aaron Mauger and Nick Evans to Europe as experienced All Blacks who've decided to move inside the last year.