Centre signs for Wasps

The centre has made 43 appearance for Scotland since making his Test debut during the 2008 Six Nations.

De Luca will join Wasps from the French club Biaritz.

He will arrive initially on a short-term contract as Wasps look to bolster their midfield options following three retirements and injuries suffered by Kurtley Beale and Alapati Leiua.

The 32-year-old joined Biarritz from Edinburgh in 2014.

Wasps Rugby Director Dai Young express his delight with signing of the centre. Young said:  "While we have initially signed Nick on a short-term deal as injury cover, we are not ruling out a longer-term agreement.

"I have only seen and heard good things about Nick in terms of his attitude, ability and application.

"He has already proven himself as a top professional and an international rugby player, and I am looking forward to working with him when he joins up for pre-season," he added.

Agence France-Presse