By . Chris Waugh . Follow @@ChrisDHWaugh . Saracens have announced the signing of prop Kieran Longbottom from Western Force. The Heineken Cup and Premiership runners-up have continued the process of strengthening their squad for next season. Longbottom, 28, is eligible to play for England despite being Australian by birth. Arrival: Saracens have announced the signing of Western Force prop Kieran Longbottom . Prop: The 28-year-old (left) has enjoyed a fantastic Super Rugby season for Force . Dual: Despite being born in Australia, prop Longbottom is also eligible for England selection . He has performed superbly for Perth-based Western Force in this year's Super Rugby campaign. Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said: 'Kieran has shown up consistently well in our scouting reports, and he will prove an outstanding addition to the squad'
Longbottom has performed superbly for Force this season . The 28-year-old is eligible for England despite being Australian by birth . Heineken Cup and Premiership runners-up strengthening for next season .