Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of a "promising" and "powerful" young backrower.
Abdul-Khalik Akenzua Al-Kareem has been announced as the latest player to sign on the line for Matt Everard's side, as the returning team look to attack next season's second tier.
The up-and-coming talent was a student of Downside School, where he became an England Academy Player with Bath under-18 Rugby Academy.
He was also invited to attend an England under-18 camp at the age of 16, while studying at the school.
Al-Kareem went on to continue his studies at Leeds Beckett University, alongside being elevated to Bath's Senior Academy in June 2022.
He made his debut for the side in the Premiership Rugby Cup, coming off the bench against Northampton Saints in the 2023/24 season and earning the legacy number of 2947.
"I am incredibly excited to be joining the Worcester Warriors as they begin this new chapter, rebuilding from the ground up," said Al-Kareem, speaking on the move.
"It is a unique opportunity that couldn't have come at a better time, especially as I have just finished University and I am ready for the next big step.
"Working under coach Matt Everard is something I am really looking forward to - he brings a great energy and clear vision that I immediately connected with.
"There is a real sense of purpose and momentum here, and I am excited to be a part of it."
Warriors' head coach, Matt Everard, added: "Khalik is a very powerful young man.
"This power has been consistently destructive throughout BUCS Rugby this season.
"He was an absolute pleasure to watch play and even better to meet in person.
"Khalik is a promising young player in our squad. I would like to thank Khalik for committing to Worcester Warriors."
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Al-Kareem becomes the 26th man to sign on the line for the returning side, as they re-enter competitive professional rugby in next season's rebranded and expanded second tier - Champ Rugby.
He is the fifth backrower to sign for the side, alongside Matt Kvesic, Tim Anstee, Thabo Ndimande and James Tyas.
The other players to be announced in what is becoming a powerful and formidable squad are: Josh Bassett, Fraser Balmain, Will Reed, Tim Hoyt, Will Trewin, Will Biggs, Lloyd Williams, Will Lane, Rory Taylor, Tiff Eden, Jake Garside, Alfie Garside, Billy Twelvetrees, Juan Gonzalez, Callum Smyth, Louis Brown, Billy Keast, Livai Natave and Roma Zheng, Archie Vanes and Côme Joussain.
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