FORMER Worcester Warriors hooker Curtis Langdon has agreed to join Premiership club Northampton Saints following the conclusion of his contract at French side Montpellier.

After seeing his contract terminated whilst at Worcester due to the club entering administration, Langdon signed for the Top 14 club in France until the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

Langdon will make the move to the the Cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens for the 2023/24 season and he suggested international honours played a big part in his decision to pick the Saints.

"I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to return to the Premiership, and thrilled to do it at a massive Club in Northampton Saints," he said.

"I met with Phil Dowson and the rest of Saints’ coaches before I came out to France. They are an enthusiastic group of coaches with a clear vision for the future – speaking to them it was obvious that coming to Northampton was going to be really good for my development as a player.

"I’ve always enjoyed playing at Franklin’s Gardens too; the atmosphere around the ground is fantastic on matchday and it’s a great pitch to play on.

"Putting my hand up for England selection again was definitely part of the decision to come to Northampton. I want to do everything I can to play well and help Saints first and foremost, but if that goes to plan, I’d love to get another opportunity at international level."

25-year-old Langdon previously enjoyed a six-year stint in the Premiership with Sale Sharks when Steve Diamond was director of rugby.

He scored 14 tries in 89 appearances following a switch from London Irish’s academy set-up.

Having represented England Under-20s throughout 2016 and 2017, Langdon made his senior international debut during the summer of 2021 with two Test appearances against the USA and Canada.

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson was full of praise for his new signing and is ready to help Landon pursue his England recall.

"I love his attitude towards his training and his own improvement," he added.

"He’s a very ambitious guy and no doubt he is hoping to add to the international caps he already has under his belt.

"Curtis is a straight-talking, no-nonsense sort of player with a bit of edge. He’s been going well for Montpellier since his move there, so we’re really looking forward to bringing him into our environment and I’m confident he’ll be a great fit for us."