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\"Steve Thompson (right) has signed a three-year deal with Wasps<\/span> <\/p>\n

Wasps have signed England hooker Steve Thompson from Leeds.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old, who has 66 England caps, has signed a three-year deal and joins Wasps at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

The 2003 World Cup-winner retired in 2007 because of a serious neck injury but has battled back to reclaim a place in the England squad.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited about the chance to play with Wasps for the next few seasons – I’ve been really impressed with some of their young players,” said Thompson.<\/p>\n

“I’m looking forward to being part of a team that is aiming to get back to the top of their game.”<\/p>\n

Former Northampton hooker Thompson had to pay back a \u00a3500,000 insurance pay-out before resuming his playing career with French side Brive in late 2007.<\/p>\n

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Steve is exactly the type of front-row forward we have been looking for in our recruitment drive for next season<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Chris Thomas<\/span> Wasps chief executive<\/span><\/div>\n

He moved back to England with Premiership strugglers Leeds at the start of the 2010-11 season and said he would remember his time at the club with affection.<\/p>\n

“As much as it has been a difficult season for Leeds on the pitch, I have really enjoyed my time there and met some great people,” said Thompson.<\/p>\n

“I am very grateful that they gave me the opportunity to return to the English game.”<\/p>\n

Wasps chief executive Chris Thomas said Thompson was “exactly the type of front-row forward we have been looking for in our recruitment drive for next season”.<\/p>\n

Thomas added: “He will bring with him excellent experience at international and Premiership level and we believe that Steve will also play a big role in developing some of our future talent.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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