Leicester Tigers have signed Sean Jansen on a short-term contract with immediate effect.
The 22-year-old joins Tigers from Otago Rugby Football Union in New Zealand.
Capable of playing across the back-row, Jansen attended Otago Boys High and played his junior rugby with North Island RFC and represented North Otago.
In 2021, the Dunedin-born forward won Otago’s Development Forward of the Year award.
Speaking about the opportunity to join Leicester Tigers, Jansen said: “I was blown away when the offer first came and, after a chat with Steve, I was even more excited about this opportunity to join a club as big as Leicester Tigers.”
Rugby Transfer Round-Up: Sale lose Faf, Cipriani talks, Joseph signs
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SIGNED: Northampton Saints have completed the signing of scrum-half Callum Braley ahead of the 2022/23 season, with the Italian international set to arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer from Benetton Rugby. FULL STORY
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ADDITION: Ulster are set to sign Irish lock Frank Bradshaw Ryan ahead of next season. FULL STORY
STAYING: England international centre Jonathan Joseph has agreed terms for a new two-year contract extension to stay at the Rec according to the latest reports. FULL STORY