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Former England back Billy Twelvetrees has come out of retirement to join Worcester Warriors as a player-coach.<\/b><\/p>\n
Twelvetrees, who won 22 caps for England and played one game for the British and Irish Lions after being called up as a replacement in 2013, retired as a player<\/a> last year to become a coach with Championship side Hartpury.<\/p>\n The 36-year-old becomes the Warriors latest signing ahead of their return to professional rugby next season, two-and-a-half years after going into administration.<\/p>\n “Joining Worcester Warriors as a player-coach is a fantastic opportunity,” said Twelvetrees.<\/p>\n “I’m excited to be contributing both on and off the field, helping to develop talent and bring real energy to the squad.<\/p>\n “It’s a challenge I’m ready for and I can’t wait to get started.”<\/p>\n Twelvetrees began his 17-year career with Bedford Blues before joining Leicester Tigers in 2009 where he won the Premiership in his first season.<\/p>\n The centre then moved to Gloucester in 2012 and made 273 appearances in 11 years with the Cherry and Whites.<\/p>\n The move reunites Twelvetrees with former Leicester Tigers team-mate Matt Everard,<\/a> who was appointed Warriors head coach in May.<\/p>\n “Billy is one of those special people that after spending just a short amount of time with, you will never forget,” said Everard.<\/p>\n “Kind, incredibly hard-working and always has such a positive impact on people.”<\/p>\n Twelvetrees joins a number of new recruits at Sixways ahead of the club’s return, including Uruguay back Juan Gonzalez<\/a>, Leicester Tigers prop Tim Hoyt<\/a> and Exeter Chiefs prop Billy Keast. <\/p>\n The club have also brought in Cornish Pirates full-back\/wing Will Trewin, Warriors legend Matt Kvesic<\/a>, former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams, Saracens prop Fraser Balmain<\/a> and Dragons fly-half Will Reed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n