Nathan Hines joins Sale Sharks

Sale have announced the signing of Clermont lock Nathan Hines on a two-year deal.
Born in Australia, he earned 77 caps for Scotland while lifting the 2010 Heineken Cup with Leinster.
The 37-year-old famously made himself unavailable for Perpignan’s Top 14 final in 2009 after he was selected to tour South Africa with the British & Irish Lions.
Sale Director of Rugby Steve Diamond said: “Nathan is a world class player and will fit in well with us at Sale Sharks.”
“He has vast experience playing at the highest level and is a regular starter at Clermont. Last weekend he was magnificent in helping his team beat Racing Paris. The forwards at Sale Sharks have played well this season and adding Nathan to the group will be a big boost to us.”