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New Bath boss Todd Blackadder could finally be about to make his first signing ahead of the new season.

Crusaders and Hawke's Bay utility back Robbie Fruean - who can play at centre or on the wing - is understood to be discussing a move to Bath and if, as Digger understands, a deal is confirmed soon, it will mean a reunion with former Crusaders coaches Blackadder and Tabai Matson.

Apart from his debut season with the Hurricanes in 2009, and a stint with the Chiefs in 2014, Fruean has played all his Super Rugby at the Crusaders. The 28 year-old is a powerful unit - think of an only-slightly smaller version of Nemani Nadolo - with a similar ability to get back lines firing by using his tree-trunk legs and powerful one-arm fend.