Former Otago and North Harbour flanker Tom Harding has been signed by the Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) for this year's Air New Zealand Cup.
Harding has been signed on loan from Wellington, returning to Hamilton where he made three appearances for the Chiefs as a draft player during this year's Super 14.
Prior to his stint with the Chiefs, the 26-year-old played for Wellington in 2007 after returning to New Zealand following a spell in England with Guinness Premiership club Worcester.
The Waikato Rugby Union also confirmed a two-year contract extension for lock Kevin O'Neill and a one-year deal with loose forward Fafili Levave.
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