Malvern have signed Nuneaton's Welsh prop James Thomas ahead of their return to Midlands One to replace the departing Shaun Lancett.

Veteran Lancett has returned to his home club of Upton upon Severn.

Malvern director of rugby Dave Robins said: "James was in Nuneaton's National Two squad last year but had a restricted number of games.

"He was mulling over a return to Wales but I am delighted he has decided to join us at Malvern instead."