Fiji under-20 player Simon Koroiyadi has signed a deal with Benetton for the 2024-25 season.
The backrower will join former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility player Onisi Ratave.
Koroiyadi was part of the Fiji Under-20 Rugby team to the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa earlier this year.
The Mudu, Koro from Lomaiviti 20-year-old lad made his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Harlequins last Saturday.
Koroiyadi with Phil Cokanasiga will combine with Ratave as the Fijian trio set to light up the Italy-based club.
Cokanasiga, who plays as a centre, is the younger brother of Bath Rugby and England international Joe Cokanasiga.
Benetton Rugby v Harlequins last Saturday: 15 Rhyno Smith, 14 Paolo Odogwu, 13 Marco Zanon, 12 Filippo Drago, 11 Onisi Ratave, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Alessandro Garbisi, 8 Simon Koroiyadi, 7 Manuel Zuliani, 6 Giulio Marini, 5 Eli Snyman (C), 4 Scott Scrafton, 3 Riccardo Genovese, 2 Siua Maile, 1 Nahuel Tetaz.
Impact: Mirco Spagnolo, Marco Manfredi, Enzo Avaca, Riccardo Favretto, Alessandro Izekor, Sebastian Negri, Toa Halafihi, Andy Uren, Leonardo Marin, Marco Scalabrin, Malakai Fekitoa, Louis Lynagh, Matt Gallagher.
Head coach: Marco Bortolami.
