Sale Sharks sign former Gloucester fullback Woodward
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Sale Sharks have announced the signing of former Gloucester and Bristol Bears' fullback Jason Woodward ahead of the 2022/23 Premiership season.
Woodward has signed on a one-year deal ahead of the new season. The 32-year-old can also play on the wing and in the centre.
Jason signed for Bristol from Super Rugby side the Hurricanes in 2016, before joining Gloucester the following year after Bristol’s relegation from the Premiership.
He went on to make made 67 appearances and score 90 points for the Cherry and Whites.
He represented New Zealand at U20 level but qualifies for England through his grandmother and was called into a training camp by Eddie Jones in 2017.
Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson said: “After speaking with Jason it was clear he was still motivated to perform at the highest level, and he was keen for a move North to join the Sharks.
“Jason is a proven Premiership performer who will add a great deal of quality and experience to what is a young squad here.
“He has the ability to play in a number of positions and that’s a massive bonus for us with such a busy schedule ahead.
