Sharks sign Falcon Tait
Sat, 03 May 2008 13:41
Sale Sharks have announced that it has concluded the signing of 22-year-old England back Mathew Tait on a three-year contract.
Tait will leave current club Newcastle Falcons at the end of this season, and is an exciting prospect for both club and country.
Sale CEO James Jennings said: "I am delighted to be able to announce that Mathew Tait will join Sale Sharks at the start of next season.
"Mathew is an exceptional talent and an established England international. I am sure that he will complement and strengthen our attacking options next season."
Director of Rugby Philippe Saint-André added: "This is fantastic news for the club.
"Mathew is a naturally gifted rugby player who can play at fullback, wing and outside centre.
"Although he is only 22 years old, he has already won 23 caps for England and has still tremendous potential to develop further as a player."
Tait said: "I am really looking forward to joining Sale Sharks. I know some of the Sale players from the England squad and am looking forward to meeting the rest of the squad in pre-season training.
"I have really enjoyed my time at Newcastle Falcons, but I am now looking forward to a new challenge at Sale Sharks and playing with a different group of players."
