Holder has ridden for Isle of Wight and Newport as well as Stoke

Somerset Rebels have signed Australian rider James Holder as a replacement for Tommy Allen, who remains sidelined with a knee injury.

The 24-year-old, who was released by Stoke Potters earlier this season, says he is delighted with the move.

"I am really wrapped about joining Somerset, it's a club that I have always wanted to ride for," he said.

Holder, who first came to the UK in 2008, makes his debut at Highbridge on Friday against Sheffield.

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