Mike Delany joins Newcastle Falcons from Clermont Auvergne
Thursday 19 February 2015 10:37, UK
The Newcastle Falcons have continued their recruitment drive with the signing of New Zealand fly-half Mike Delany.
Delany moves to Kingston Park from Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne, and he has signed a three-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
The 32-year-old made one appearance for the All Blacks when he was included in their 2009 autumn tour party after an impressive season in the Air New Zealand Cup - he faced the Barbarians and made his Test debut against Italy on that tour.
"I'm excited to be given the opportunity to play for Newcastle Falcons in such a competitive competition as the Aviva Premiership," said Delany, who played Super Rugby for the Highlanders and the Chiefs.
"I'm looking forward to bringing my experience playing in New Zealand, Japan and France to Newcastle and to working with the coaches and great young talent in a team that is on the rise.
"My family and I are looking forward to getting settled into life in Newcastle, exploring the region and working on our Geordie lingo!"
Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards added: “We’re really pleased to have recruited a quality player like Mike. We have had a very good look at him and his style of play and ability to control a game will fit very well with what we are doing as a club.
“He is pretty low mileage and in good shape and brings some valuable experience from the French Top 14, Super Rugby and of course being involved with the All Black set up on the 2009 Autumn tour.”
