TRANSFER | Springbok star confirms move to the Premiership
Rugby NewsWednesday, 16 September 2020 at 10:05
Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreuder is joining Newcastle Falcons for the upcoming Gallagher Premiership season.
The 30-year-old was a central part of the Sharks side which topped Super Rugby’s South African Conference prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, starting in five of their six games this year and suffering only a single defeat.
Schreuder has won South Africa’s Currie Cup a total of three times, twice with Western Province and once with Natal Sharks, whom he captained to victory during the 2018 final.
Making his international debut against Wales in 2017, Schreuder has more than 100 Super Rugby appearances under his belt following his time with the Stormers, Sharks and Southern Kings – the 6ft half-back also playing for French club Toulon and Japan’s Kubota Spears.
Delighted to have landed the vastly-experienced link man, Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards said: “Louis is a top-quality player who has shown it consistently throughout his career.
“Our new defence coach Nick Easter worked with him at the Sharks so we have great first-hand insight on him, and our back-rower Philip van der Walt has also been very useful in terms of getting the inside track from their time playing together.
“It’s a great signing which adds to what is already a very strong nucleus ahead of our Gallagher Premiership return, and emphasises the real competition for places that we have among our squad.”
JOIN THE RUCK:
Every Gallagher Premiership club’s most famous fan
From Mary Berry to Sir Alex Ferguson, we run through the stars in the stands for every top-flight team
Bath RFC: Mary Berry
Best known for her cakes - that definitely do not have a soggy bottom - she is beloved across the nation. The 84-year-old, who is best known for previously judging on The Great British Bake Off and her 75 cookbooks, was born in Bath has been involved with the club on a number of occasions.
Bristol Bears: Simon Pegg
The famous actor, best known for Star Trek, Sean of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, revealed in his autobiography that attended Bristol matches when attending university in the city. He revealed in an interview in 2017 that he still follows the team and he hopes to get to a game in the near future
Exeter Chiefs: Liam Tancock
Affectionately known as ‘The Tank’, Liam Tancock is a Devon born athlete to make his mark on the sporting world. Born in Exeter, Liam played for the Exeter Chiefs until he was 13 when his coach persuaded him to pursue a career in swimming over rugby. Keeping his roots close to his heart, he is a keen supporter of Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.
Gloucester: Carol Vorderman
Countdown icon and Pride of Britain presenter Vorderman often makes an appearance at Kingsholm to cheer on the Cherry and Whites. She's also a passionate Wales supporter
Harlequins: Michel Roux Jr
The famous TV chef is passionate Quins fan and has a season ticket at Twickenham Stoop. He can often be found tweeting about the clubs fortunes on social media.
Leicester Tigers: Tom Hopper
Hopper has come a long way in his acting career, but still finds time to follow his beloved Tigers and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Leicester to discuss the team's fortunes. Hopper has become widely known for his involvement in both films and in some of television's highly popular drama series including Merlin, Game of Thrones, Black Sails and most recently Umbrella Academy.
London Irish: KSI
KSI s an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, and boxer. He is also a member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. As well as attending a number of game, ge made videos with a number of players over the years.
Northampton Saints: Alastair Cook & Ian Bell
The two cricketers both support Saints.
Saracens: Ross Kemp
Sport has always been important to Kemp, who is famed for his role and as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders and subsequent documentaries. He boxed and played rugby from a young age and has played rugby at senior level with Brentwood RFC, Saracen 2's and Maidstone. He continues to follow the club and was at St James Park for their Champions Cup triumph in 2019.
Sale Sharks: Sir Alex Ferguson
The legendary Manchester United manager has been indirectly involved with the club since 2006, and has attended three matches in the last two seasons. Through that connection, Steve Diamond has struck up a “basic friendship” with the 78-year-old and speaks to the Scot when in need of some advice.
Wasps: Gregg Wallace
The Masterchef judge is a lifelong Wasps supporter. Watch him explain why he supports the #MakeThatCall campaign which was started by Wasps Rugby during lockdown and why it's so important and how you can get involved yourself.
Worcester Warriors: Jason Donovan
This is a stretch. We couldn't really find any celebrity Worcester fans, but the famous Aussie attended a game as a celebrity guest once. That's all we've got.
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