Leicester Tigers have completed the signing of Australia dual code international winger Lote Tuqiri.

Tuqiri had his contract with the Australian Rugby Union cancelled in July, although the details were not revealed for legal reasons.

Since then, Tuqiri, who has signed a short term deal at Welford Road, has played for Sydney side West Harbour.

Tigers Head Coach Richard Cockerill said Tuqiri is a world class player and is still hungry to achieve things.

Tuqiri, who will start training with his new team-mates this week, is expected to return to play rugby league in Australia with West Tigers in 2010 when his Leicester deal ends.

Tuqiri has appeared in 67 Tests for Australia, scoring 31 tries including one in the 2003 World Cup final against England.