Prop set to depart Gloucester Rugby for Gallagher Premiership rival
Seasoned international forward Logovi'i Mulipola will depart at the end of 2019/21
John Evely
Logovi'i Mulipola
Samoan international prop Logovi'i Mulipola's stay at Kingsholm will be a short one following confirmation he will return to Newcastle Falcons for the 2020-21 Gallagher Premiership season.
Mulipola, 33, signed a short-term deal with the Cherry and Whites to provide frontrow cover as the Gallagher Premiership restarted following a five month lay-off during the coronavirus lockdown.
The frontrower has made three appearances so far for Gloucester, making his debut off the bench against Worcester Warriors and then getting his first start for the club in the 36-20 defeat to Saracens last month.
Mulipola has been capped 33 times by his country, including at last year's Rugby World Cup, and has established himself as a firm fan favourite in the north east since joining the club from Leicester Tigers two years ago.
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Today (Tuesday) the Falcons, who have just returned to pre-season training as their season will not start until the 2020/21 season kicks off in November, confirmed Mulipola will return to Newcastle for the next campaign.
Director of rugby Dean Richards said: "Logo boasts vast experience and an ability to play on both sides of the scrum, so it's great news that he will be returning to Newcastle.
"His spell playing for Gloucester will help ensure he is match-sharp for when the new season starts at the back end of November, and knowing he will be on board just adds to the sense of stability around our squad."
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