Sale Sharks have signed England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie from Exeter Chiefs.
The 30-year-old had been set to join Montpellier following the World Cup this autumn but the move fell through.
He will miss the tournament in France with a shoulder injury, but his move to the AJ Bell Stadium means he will be eligible for England selection up until the 2025 Lions tour.
“Luke is a fantastic player and we feel really fortunate and happy to have secured him for the foreseeable future,” said Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson.
“Already it feels like a good match for him ...