Statement: Major Harlequins star has signed for Sale Sharks

The 22-year-old, who has made seven Premiership appearances for Quins this season, is also a key member of the England Under-20 squad – but now, he’s heading north to fulfill a childhood dream.

Jibulu couldn’t hide his excitement about joining the Sharks, admitting it was always his dream club:

"When I was younger, whenever someone asked me, 'what team would you want to play for?' I'd always say Sale," he revealed.

The physical, no-nonsense style of play at Sale was a huge draw for the young hooker:

"I love those games where you go toe-to-toe physically… it was a no-brainer when the opportunity came about," Jibulu added.

Sale’s director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, couldn’t be more excited about his latest recruit – and he’s tipping Jibulu for international honours.

"Nathan is a young lad but he's incredibly mature, and he's got the game and the physical attributes to match," Sanderson said.