Dragons sign Jarryd Sage from Southern Kings

The Dragons have signed Welsh-qualified centre Jarryd Sage from the Southern Kings.

Sage joined the Kings from the Golden Lions earlier this season, but has struggled to command a regular place with the Port Elizabeth side, making just one appearance off the bench - in the home defeat to Ulster last weekend.

"Jarryd has decided to take up an offer from rival PRO14 championship outfit the Dragons and will further his rugby career with them," said Southern Kings chief operating officer Charl Crous.

"We are extremely grateful for the contribution that he made to the Southern Kings during his time here and we wish him only the best going forward."

The 22-year-old will link up with the Men of Gwent from the start of next month.