Saracens have signed versatile back Tim Swiel on a short-term deal to cover for the injured Louie Johnson.

The 31-year-old, who can play at fly-half or full-back, was most recently with Edinburgh but trained with Saracens last season.

Swiel also had spells at Premiership clubs Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons, as well as Western Province and Stormers in South Africa and Japanese side Toyota Shokki.

“Tim was a very popular member of the group when he trained with us last year so we are delighted to have him back,” Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told the club website, external.