David Sisi is to be loaned back to London Irish for the 2015-16 season.

The Southampton-born back-rower, from Totton, recently signed a contract extension with Bath RFC, who he joined from London Irish 18 months ago.

London Irish made Sisi their youngest player when he made his debut aged just 17.

But the former England Under-20 star has been restricted to nine appearances this season so is returning to his first club to gain more match experience.

Sisi, 22, said: “All young players need consistent game time to help them improve and learn and the back row is such a competitive position at Bath that this is a really good opportunity for me to get that time on the pitch.”

Bath head coach Mike Ford said: “Dave is a very talented young player so we’re looking forward to seeing how he progresses with London Irish before coming back to us.

“We want our young players to become the best they can be and this loan move gives Dave that chance.”