The 34-year-old has signed a two year contract with the men of Gwent and will join the Welsh region this summer after spending seven seasons at Tigers.
The New Zealand-born, loose head prop began his career as a hooker, playing at Bath and London Irish but was well established as a prop in his five years with Albi in France, he then moved to Leicester Tigers.
Lyn Jones, Director of Rugby, commented, “We are delighted to have made such an experienced addition in Boris, who has been a member of a very impressive Leicester scrum.
“He is going to bring vast knowledge and experience to the front row department. Currently we are young and inexperienced. Boris’ guidance and leadership within this department will be crucial in helping our growth, we are convinced we have signed the right man.”
On joining the Welsh region, Boris commented, “Firstly I would like to thank Richard Cockerill & the Leicester Tiger's Rugby Club for their continued support over the past seven years.
“The opportunity to play in Wales at Newport Gwent Dragons under both Lyn Jones & Kingsley Jones is certainly one I am very much looking forward to.
“The Dragons are an ambitious club and the region as a whole has been an integral part to Welsh Rugby over the years. Something I will be proud of representing over the next two seasons."
