WARRIORS winger Nikki Walker has been released from the final year of his Worcester contract and will join Edinburgh in the summer.

The Scotland international joined Warriors from Ospreys at the start of the current season and has made 13 appearances and scored four tries in cup competitions during his time at Sixways.

However, the 31-year-old has struggled to make an impact in the Aviva Premiership and slipped behind first-choice wingers David Lemi and Josh Drauniniu, while Errie Claassens and Chris Pennell have also been employed out wide ahead of Walker.

He will now be released early from his contract to make the move north of the border to join RaboDirect PRO12 club Edinburgh.

Warrriors head coach Richard Hill said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nikki for his efforts during his time with the Warriors and wish him every success in the future.

“Nikki retains strong international aspirations and has been a part of the Scotland set-up during the current Six Nations campaign. His move to Edinburgh should help his ambitions to play for his country once again and he will leave us at the end of the season with our best wishes.”

Walker added: "I would like to thank everyone at Worcester Warriors for giving me the chance to play in the Aviva Premiership. I have enjoyed my time in Worcester but an opportunity has arisen for my family and I to return home to Scotland. This opportunity was too big for us to turn down.

"I wish Warriors all the best in achieving their goals in the future and hope that the loyal fans also get what they deserve."