Forward duo Steve Mafi and Julian Salvi have signed new contracts at Leicester Tigers.

Mafi was recently named as Leicester's Players' Player of the Year, while Salvi has impressed since arriving at Welford Road in 2011, and director of rugby Richard Cockerill was delighted that both players have committed their immediate future to the club.

Cockerill said: "Steve and Julian have become key members of our squad and firmly established themselves among the outstanding performers in the Aviva Premiership. I'm delighted that they have agreed to stay and that they feel this is the best place to play their rugby.

"Steve is just 23 years of age and we believe he will get better and better in this environment, playing alongside other top-class players.

"Julian Salvi is an important player for us as an out-and-out openside. He's just 27 but he's an experienced player and has been in very good form with us."

Leicester are currently in fourth place in the Aviva Premiership table.