Leicester have announced a move for Super Rugby lock Mike Fitzgerald . The 28-year-old New Zealander has helped the Waikato-based Chiefs win two Super Rugby titles . And he is set to follow Waratahs wing Peter Betham , whose signing was confirmed by the Tigers on Monday , to Welford Road next season . Mike Fitzgerald , pictured playing for the Chiefs last year , will be a Leicester Tigers lock next season . Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill said : 'Mike will be a good addition to our group of locks , especially with the retirement of Louis Deacon and Brad Thorn . 'He has played in very good company at the Chiefs , and now wants the experience of playing rugby in Europe . ' And Fitzgerald added : ' I have loved my time playing for the Chiefs and the ( Manawatu ) Turbos in New Zealand , but feel it 's the right time to make the move with my young family across to the United Kingdom . ' The New Zealander will follow Peter Betham ( right ) to Welford Road as Leicester prepare for next season .
Leicester will add New Zealander Mike Fitzgerald to their ranks next season . Tigers have already confirmed the signing of Waratahs wing Peter Betham . Fitzgerald has helped the Chiefs-based Waikato win two Super Rugby titles .