Tahs sign Anesi

Anesi, who played his only Test for New Zealand in 2005 against Fiji, came back from a shoulder injury to play the last five games of the Super 14 season with the Chiefs.

"This is a significant signing for us," Waratahs head coach Chris Hickey said.

"They don't just give away All Blacks jerseys, so to secure a New Zealand Test player is pretty exciting for us as a team, and indeed the whole organisation."

Anesi joins a revamped Waratahs backline for their 2010 campaign, including Australia internationals Berrick Barnes and Drew Mitchell, former ACT Brumbies' half-back Josh Holmes and Australia under-21 centre Rory Sidey.