Augustus keen to mix it up with Saints

New Northampton Saints recruit, Juarno Augustus, is raring to go in the colours of his new club. 

Previously with the Stormers, the big loose-forward gained a fearsome reputation as an aggressive ball-carrier – a skill he hopes will manifest in his Premiership experience. 

“I hope I can be physical,” he said. “I’ll just try my best to be physical because I think that’s the reason they signed me. 

“I’ll try to give momentum and stop momentum. 

“I’ll give my best and hopefully it works out for me and I can support everyone around me. 

“I’ve actually watched a few games from here and some of the guys who played with me at the Stormers play in England,” Augustus said. 

“I tried following it but all the games don’t show back at home so I would just watch the games that show on TV. 

“I watched Northampton play three times back at home and it made me excited coming here. I watched Bristol at home, Leicester Tigers and Exeter. 

“I want to strive to help the team in any way I can and with tight games and derby games I know the team really wants to win so I want to contribute and do my part.”