Connacht sign Samoa international Tietie Tuimauga from Manawatu

Tuimauga, who joins New Zealand side Manawatu, will miss this block of games as he is awaiting a visa but is expected to be available in December

Samoa's Tietie Tuimauga in action against Tonga this year. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Shane Wenzlick

Connacht have completed the signing of Samoan loosehead prop Tietie Tuimauga.

The 28-year-old, who joins from Manawatu in New Zealand, will miss this block of games as he is awaiting a visa but is expected to be available in December.