Sale Sharks sign former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer
Tuesday 19 May 2015 13:42, UK
Sale Sharks have signed former Ireland international scrum-half Peter Stringer from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath on a one-year deal.
Cork-born Stringer won 98 caps and made 230 appearances for Munster, while he has also played for Saracens, Newcastle and Bath in the Aviva Premiership.
The 37-year-old arrived at Bath from Munster initially on loan in 2013, but has played only 12 times this season and scored one try.
Sale rugby director Steve Diamond said: "Once I heard that Peter was looking for a new club, I made my move, and I am delighted he has decided to join us.
"He, like (Sale scrum-half) Chris Cusiter, has bags of experience, and I am sure he will be a great addition to our squad.
"Peter will also be able to assist youngster James Mitchell who is improving all the time and will no doubt be fighting for a place in the team soon."
Sale, meanwhile, have confirmed that prop Alberto De Marchi will leave the club this summer following a mutual decision to terminate his contract.
Stringer could sign off at Bath with a Premiership title to his name as his club face Leicester in the semi-finals on Saturday.
