Bath have confirmed they have signed England midfielder Piers Francis 21 days after Northampton revealed he would be leaving them at the end of the season.
Piers Francis came off the bench last week for Northampton against Covid-hit Sale and his positive test now rules him out of England training.
Francis caught Eagles full-back Will Hooley with a shoulder-led challenge.
Fears that Piers Francis could be cited for a first-minute high tackle missed by referee Nic Berry in England's win over the USA have proven correct.
USA were on the receiving end of a red card in Kobe, but some current and ex-players believe England's Piers Francis should have been similarly dealt with.
Incidents involving Owen Farrell and Piers Francis stood out from England's match in Kobe, but Eddie Jones dwelt more on giving World Rugby a pat on the back for America's performance.
Swapping England for New Zealand helped the centre kick-start his professional rugby career.
Stormers will be without Shaun Treeby for three weeks after he was suspended for a high challenge on Blues fly-half Piers Francis.
Stormers could be without Shaun Treeby after he was cited by Super Rugby for a high challenge on Blues fly-half Piers Francis.
