Sale Sharks sign Faf de Klerk

Sale have confirmed the signing of Springbok and Lions scrum-half Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal, replacing departing international No 9s Mike Phillips and Peter Stringer.

“I am made up that Faf has decided to join us next season,” said Sale Sharks head coach Steve Diamond.

“He is tenacious with a fantastic work rate – he dictates the tempo and direction of the game and I think he will fit in well both with our style of play, and with a young, ambitious squad."

At 25, de Klerk has made 11 appearances for South Africa since his international debut in 2016.