Gloucester coach Dean Ryan has made a double signing

Gloucester have made a double signing with the capture of prop Dave Young from Leicester Tigers and lock Adam Eustace from Llanelli Scarlets.

Eustace, 29, returns to the club on a one-year contract following a season at Stradey Park, while the 22-year-old Young has also signed a one-year deal.

"Dave has got the right credentials and attitude to become a very good player," said head coach Dean Ryan.

"We want players under pressure for their places."

Dean Ryan has made it very clear what he expects from me. I can't wait to get started Dave Young

"It allowed me to experience a new culture and increase my understanding of what it takes to compete the top level in Europe.

"To have the opportunity to come back to Kingsholm and press for a first-team place in one of the best squads in the Guinness Premiership is a massive challenge but one I am really motivated to achieve. It is great for me and now the hard work really starts."

Young made 13 appearances for Leicester is looking forward to the next phase of his career.

"To get an opportunity at a club like Gloucester at this stage of my career is not only very humbling given their history but also a great chance to further my career," he said.

"Dean Ryan made it very clear what he expects and how he wants to achieve success and that was something that really appealed to me. I cannot wait to get started."