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Wasps sign Springbok as cover
By Iain Strachan
Wasps have signed South Africa forward Nizaam Carr on a short-term deal as injury cover.
Carr, who won the Currie Cup with Western Province last weekend, made his full international debut in 2014 and has won five caps for the Springboks.
The Stormers loose forward was not selected by Allister Coetzee for the forthcoming internationals against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales.
"We are pleased to be able to bring a player with international experience like Nizaam into the squad to bolster our back-row options," Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said.
"Having lost Alex Rieder to a dislocated shoulder and with Ashley Johnson no longer being a back-row option due to injuries at hooker, we have become pretty threadbare in that area.
"Nizaam has a strong reputation for his defence, athleticism and linking play and I'm sure he will prove himself a valuable addition to the squad even on a short-term basis."
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Which is why more depth needs development. There are are several players waiting in the mix who will be good to great ABs. Our bench replacements this year were not always up to the mark
Go to commentshe should not be playing 12. He should be playing 10 and team managers should stop playing players out of position to accommodate libbok.
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