WORCESTER Warriors scrum-half Michael Dowsett will leave the club this summer to continue his playing career in Japan.

The 26-year-old Australian joined Warriors in November 2016, crossing the whitewash on his debut, and made 21 appearances.

Dowsett spent three years with Australian Super Rugby side ACT Brumbies before his move to Sixways.

Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons said: “I would like to thank Mikey for his efforts during his time at Sixways and wish him the best of luck in the next chapter of his career in Japan.”