WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain is expected to announce at least one new signing next week but is remaining tight-lipped over the identity of any players until after Sunday's crunch game at London Irish.

To add to the intrigue, Leicester have announced the departure of their 25-year-old England Saxons hooker James Buckland at the end of this season with Sixways thought to be among the possible destinations.

Buckland has made 21 first-team appearances this term, including 11 starts, but will now move from Welford Road.

Leicester head coach Pat Howard said: "We are disappointed that a player who has been at the club for a number of years is leaving us. We wish him all the best for his future career."