Tigers snag a Wallaby
Toomua is currently with the Brumbies and was part of the Australia squad that reached the 2015 World Cup final and has 23 caps for the Wallabies. The 25-year-old is recognised among the top playmakers in Super Rugby, playing at flyhalf or inside centre and has played 75 Super Rugby matches with the Brumbies.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Tigers. It's a great opportunity for me to be a part of such a successful organisation with such a proud history. After meeting with Richard Cockerill and Aaron Mauger, I feel very fortunate to be able to further develop as a player in such a great environment and hope to contribute to the club's future success.
"I look forward to joining the club in 2016 and wish the team all the best for the current season," Toomua said.
Tigers' director of rugby Richard Cockerill expressed his delight at signing a "top-class player."
"It is no secret that we have been looking to sign a top-class player to add to our backline resources and Matt is certainly in that category. He is still a young man but has already achieved such a lot in Super Rugby and played extensively in Tests for the Wallabies.
"We look forward to his arrival in the summer and to seeing him work with our backline, Aaron and the coaching team. I'm sure his arrival will excite supporters too, because he will be a top-class addition to the squad," Cockerill said.
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