SOMERSET have signed Steve Boxall after his recent victory in Newport's New Year Classic.Club bosses were forced to make a move following the tragic death of Swedish favourite Emil Kramer.

SOMERSET have signed Steve Boxall after his recent victory in Newport's New Year Classic.

Club bosses were forced to make a move following the tragic death of Swedish favourite Emil Kramer.

But Rebels promoter Debbie Hancock said: “We are not signing Steve as replacement for Emil, which would be an unfair burden to place upon his shoulders, but as a rider that we feel will compliment the other six in the team and one that once he settles into his new surroundings will perform well for us.”