EXETER prop forward James Alvis could be the latest new arrival at Sixways.

It is understood that the 28-year-old forward has spoken to a number of clubs including Worcester.

The 18-stone prop missed just two games for the West Country side last season and finished top scorer for Exeter the previous year with 19 tries.

Alvis was a member of the England Students side coached by Worcester's Director of Rugby Les Cusworth.

Meanwhile, Worcester's Portuguese full-back Rohan Hoffman escaped with just a bruised ankle after hobbling off in Sunday's friendly with Connacht.

The former London Scottish player was taken to hospital but was given the all clear after an X-ray.