Overview

• Leicester confirms the acquisition of Tonga Kofe, a 29-year-old tighthead prop from Major League Rugby’s Utah Warriors.
• Head coach Geoff Parling praised Kofe’s late conversion to rugby, noting his raw power and commitment to development.
• Kofe has three caps for the USA Eagles and featured against England this summer.
• At 6’2” and 143kg, he becomes the heaviest prop at Mattioli Woods Welford Road since Nephi Leatigaga.
• He will relocate to Leicester with his family ahead of pre-season training and a debut date has yet to be announced.