Gloucester signs Samoan prop Marco Fepulea'i for next season

Gloucester has secured Samoan tight-head prop Marco Fepulea'i for the 2026-27 season. The 31-year-old recently played in France’s Pro D2 league with Mont-de-Marsan, having previously spent time in the USA with the LA Giltinis. Fepulea'i’s signing comes as the club sees departures, including the retirement of Kirill Gotovtsev and others. Head coach George Skivington expressed satisfaction with adding experienced depth to the tight-head position, indicating Fepulea'i will enhance the team's physical presence and set-piece strength. The duration of Fepulea'i's contract has not been revealed.

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