Esher have made former Newcastle and Scotland Under-21 lock Stuart Walker their 13th new signing ahead of the new National One season.

Director of rugby Mike Schmid brought him in after losing out on Fijian Rupeni Nasiga due to visa problems.

Falcons recently released the 24-year-old, who had a loan spell in National Three North at Tynedale last season.

Team manager Dave Page says: "We were delighted Stuart was still available. He�s a good lineout jumper."

He added: "He has been down at Blackheath since being released but fortunately he had not signed a contract."