The 30-year-old has extensive experience in American club rugby as well as playing for Wellington Lions in New Zealand last year.

He adds to a group of props at Tigers that includes internationals Dan Cole, Ellis Genge, Michele Rizzo, Logovi’i Mulipola, Greg Bateman and Pat Cilliers.

Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor said: “We have a very strong group of front rows at the club and we’re delighted to be able to add another international prop to that group.

“Chris is highly-regarded and will provide even more competition in an already competitive position.

“He has been highly recommended to us and I am sure he will develop even further with us in our environment.”

Baumann said: “I was very impressed with everything I heard about Leicester, the club, the history, the support, and it was an easy decision to make to move to Premiership Rugby.

"I’m looking forward to the challenge of pre-season and playing my part in the squad.”