South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira has signed a one-year contract with Washington-based Old Glory DC, the US outfit announced on Wednesday.
Mtawarira, 34, retired from the international game after lifting the Webb Ellis trophy with the Springboks in November.
"I can't wait to make an impact on and off the field and help to contribute to making Old Glory the best team in this league," he said in a statement on the franchise's website.
1/2 Delighted to confirm that I’ve signed with @usmlr’s @OldGloryDC !!
— Tendai Mtawarira (@Beast_TM) December 18, 2019
I’m excited and look forward to joining my new teammates and adding value to my new franchise both on and off the field. I believe this opportunity will allow me to mentor the rugby youth in D.C .. pic.twitter.com/D4bxTtrSPV
The loose-head prop made 117 Test appearances across 11 years for the Springboks, scoring two tries and played for the Sharks in Super Rugby.
Ex-All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu and former France midfielder Mathieu Bastareaud have also agreed to join sides in the second season of the US' Major League Rugby competition.
Nonu will feature for the San Diego Legion and Bastareaud will play for Rugby United New York.
