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Mike Williams will be a Bath Rugby player next season.

Somerset Live understands the versatile Leicester Tigers forward will sign a three-year deal with the Blue, Black and White.

Luke Charteris is out of contract at the end of the season and unlikely to stay at the club, while Dave Attwood's future is also in doubt as he is in his final year.

In the back row, Paul Grant is expected to return to New Zealand; meaning Williams would have the value of covering a number of positions.

Last year, it was reported Williams had signed a two-year deal at Welford Road but Somerset Live understands he would be able to leave next summer.

Todd Blackadder wouldn't be drawn on the matter when Somerset Live raised it with him at Farleigh House.

The 27-year-old was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Having played for the Blue Bulls in South Africa, he joined Worcester Warriors in 2013 then moved to Tigers in 2015.

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Comfortable in the second row or back row, in 2016 his form saw him called up to the England squad but he missed out on making his debut due to a broken arm.

Somerset Live understands the rumours about Harlequins loosehead prop Lews Boyce are true and he will join Bath next summer.

They have also been linked with 22-year-old Wasps tighthead Will Stuart. Charlie Ewels, Zach Mercer, Semesa Rokoduguni, Nathan Catt, Anthony Watson and Elliott Stooke have all signed contract extensions.

Preliminary talks have started with Francois Louw, who is one of 16 players in the senior squad in the final year of their contract.