Worcester Warriors sign Springbok scrum-half Hougaard
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Worcester Warriors sign Springbok scrum-half Hougaard
Warriors have announced the signing of South Africa international Francois Hougaard until the end of the season. Hougaard will join his new team in Sixways on a short-term contact. He will rejoin the Blitzboks squad in May to be considered for the last two World Series Sevens events.
Director of Rugby Dean Ryan said: "Francois is a livewire scrum-half with enormous experience at the top level in South Africa. His signing is a statement of intent of where we are heading as a Club and we are genuinely excited about what he can bring to the table.
"We'd also like to thank the South African Rugby Union for allowing Francois to join us at this time.”
Hougaard added: "I can't wait to play in the Aviva Premiership and am relishing the challenge that lies ahead.
"After speaking with Dean and close friend Wynand Olivier, Worcester sounds like a fantastic place for any top-end athlete to be and I believe there is a lot to look forward to at the Club.
"Hopefully I can add some experience to the side and we can start pushing our way up the table in this last block of games.”
Director of Rugby Dean Ryan said: "Francois is a livewire scrum-half with enormous experience at the top level in South Africa. His signing is a statement of intent of where we are heading as a Club and we are genuinely excited about what he can bring to the table.
"We'd also like to thank the South African Rugby Union for allowing Francois to join us at this time.”
Hougaard added: "I can't wait to play in the Aviva Premiership and am relishing the challenge that lies ahead.
"After speaking with Dean and close friend Wynand Olivier, Worcester sounds like a fantastic place for any top-end athlete to be and I believe there is a lot to look forward to at the Club.
"Hopefully I can add some experience to the side and we can start pushing our way up the table in this last block of games.”
