WORCESTER have tucked into another summer signing.

The Warriors have made Mark Tucker their eighth capture for next season after the Northampton man decided to follow two of his team-mates.

The 25-year-old three-quarter, who can occupy both centre positions as well as playing out wide, follows hot-on-the-heels of signings Shane Drahm and Ed O'Donoghue, also from the Saints.

Tucker, who has signed a two-year deal, had become frustrated with life at Franklin's Gardens after little game-time in the post Alan Solomons era and Worcester were delighted to give him a fresh challenge.

"He gives us a number of options," said Warriors' director of rugby John Brain.

"Mark has played 12, 13 and wing so he gives us strength in those areas. I think he fits the bill as the type of player we want at Sixways.

"He's become frustrated with life at Northampton and wants a new challenge. He's a big, strong guy who kicks well and whenever I watched him, he always made an impact for Northampton.

"I think he feels his best position is centre although he is very comfortable out wide and is a good winger. What you are looking for is a player who can bring something to the squad. Mark is experienced and hungry to break into the Worcester team in order to re-establish himself as a Premiership player."

Brain has already brought in Drahm, Andy Gomarsall, Chris Fortey, Nicolas Le Roux, Emiliano Bergamaschi, O'Donoghue and Kai Horstmann for next season. The former Gloucester lock admitted that he would still like to secure another tight-head prop and a flanker for the second Premiership season.

Worcester's squad are today still coming to terms with the departure of Andy Keast.

The head coach, whose three-year tenure ended this week, could now turn his back on the sport. However, a Sixways player, who did not wish to be named, urged the former British Lions man to stay in the game.

"It would be a big loss if Keasty decided to quit," he said.

"A decision has obviously been reached at Worcester, but he has so much to offer as a coach. It would be very sad if he turned his back on rugby now.

"He has improved so many players here and, within rugby, there are not many proper coaches like him that can actually take you to another level. He should stay in the game."