Sonny Parker has agreed a three-year contract with the Ospreys

The New Zealand-born powerhouse, who has won 10 caps for Wales, becomes the fourth player to join the Ospreys from the now disbanded Celtic Warriors.

"Keeping Sonny in Welsh rugby has been a challenge as he was disillusioned in the wake of the Warriors' demise," team manager Derwyn Jones said.

"We were aware he was being courted by Sale, Saracens and Gloucester."

Brent Cockbain, Ryan Jones and David Bishop have all made the short trip west down the M4, while Nathan Budgett could also yet agree to join the Ospreys.

"Sonny was keen to join a club that could offer him stability on and off the pitch," Jones added.

He is one of the current Welsh internationals who would be guaranteed a place in any side Ospreys manager Derwyn Jones

"At the end of the day he has joined us for rugby reasons and it is clear from the meetings we have had that his attitude and values are in line with what we are about at the Ospreys.

"He is one of the current Welsh internationals who would be guaranteed a place in any side and he will bring additional quality and experience to our back line.

"We are looking forward to next season in an optimistic frame of mind, with a strengthened and highly competitive squad now substantially in place."