Northampton sign Australia centre Rob Horne for next season
Monday 6 February 2017 15:30, UK
Northampton have signed Australia centre Rob Horne for next season.
Horne, 27, has become as linchpin of the Wallabies back line in the last few years and is Wallabies vice-captain.
The NSW Waratahs star is predominantly an outside centre, but can play on the wing and inside centre too.
He has played in two World Cups for his country, and also took the British & Irish Lions in 2013.
Saints' Director of rugby Jim Mallinder said: "Rob has played at the highest level of the sport for nearly a decade and we're delighted that he has put pen to paper and agree to come to Franklin's Gardens.
"He's going to be a real asset for us, both with his quality of play and his leadership experience in what is a crucial position."
Horne added: "Northampton is a club with a strong history and I look forward to being a part of that at the club."I'm excited for the journey ahead and experiencing Aviva Premiership and European rugby."
