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Steve Mafi one of seven new recruits for Castres

By AFP Sport

Tuesday 10 May 2016 17:29, UK

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Steve Mafi of the Force looks on during the round 13 Super Rugby match between the Force and the Waratahs at nib Stadium on May
Image: Steve Mafi will join Castres from Western Force

Former Leicester lock Steve Mafi is among seven new recruits signed for next season by Castres.

The 26-year-old Australia-born flanker arrives from Super Rugby team Western Force on a two-year deal with an option for a third having previously spent four years with the Tigers.

Other new recruits handed two-year deals by the Top 14 club are South African centre Robert Ebersohn - signed from Montpellier - Australia-born centre Afusipa Taumoepeau from second division Albi and New Zealand centre Ma'ama Vaipul from Waikato Chiefs.

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French props Daniel Kotze (Clermont) and Damien Tussac (Montauban) are also among the new signings along with Tudor Stroe (Tarbes), the latter two on three-year deals.

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Earlier in the season Castres announced the arrival of Clermont lock Loïc Jacquet and South African hooker Jody Jenneker from Oyonnax.

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