A Bay of Plenty Steamer with an almost cult following amongst fans has once again signed on the dotted line and will wear the gold and blue uniform during this season's ITM Cup.

Lelia Masaga who is known to his passionate followers simply as ‘Flash', will again thrill the home town Steamers fans at Baypark and the Rotorua International Stadium, with his amazing acceleration and blistering pace in the Steamers No 14 jersey.

Lelia Masaga has re-signed with Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.

The Bay flying machine finished the 2010 ITM Cup with ten tries, with five more touchdowns coming in last season's National Provincial Championship.

'I love playing for the Bay and the community is fantastic. I am looking forward to the ITM Cup season and helping the Bay try and win the competition” Masaga said.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union CEO Mike Rogers said 'It is great that Lelia has decided to continue playing his rugby for the Bay. He plays with passion and enjoyment and those values connect well with our supporters”.

Masaga made his debut for the Bay of Plenty in 2010 and has a prolific try scoring record of 15 tries in 21 games.