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Sale lock Ormsby deal

May 28 2008

Sale Sharks have bolstered their pack with the signing of Super 14 lock Kristian Ormsby on a two-year contract.

The move will see the 28-year-old link up with the Guinness Premiership side a month into the 2008/09 campaign.

And Sale Sharks Chief Executive James Jennings has expressed his pleasure at bringing the New Zealand Maori to Edgeley Park.

"I am delighted to be able to announce that Kristian will join Sale Sharks in October next season," Jennings said.

"Kristian is an accomplished lock who has vast experience in Super 14's with both the Hurricanes and Chiefs.

"He has also played with great effect at blindside flanker and number-eight in his career.

"I am sure he will be a very valuable addition to our squad next season when our main goals will be to achieve success in the Guinness Premiership and the Heineken Cup."

Meanwhile, Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre was also delighted to have secured the services of Ormsby.

"I am pleased that Kristian has decided to join us and. He is a tough second row player who commands respect on the field," the Frenchman said.

"He has been a consistent performer over the last few seasons in Super 14's and has also represented the NZ Maoris at Churchill Cup level."