BATH have signed French prop Victor Delmas with immediate effect.

Delmas, who was due to join in the summer, has been granted early release from Colomiers and will be available for the remainder of the season.

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder said: “Firstly, we’d like to thank Colomiers for releasing Victor early. Recent injuries have left us short at tighthead, so we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to bring him in.

“Victor will not only give us another option for the run-in, but it will give us an extra few months to integrate him into the system and develop as a player ready for next season.”