Sale Sharks sign a new full back from Exeter Chiefs.

Sale Sharks have made their have signed Bryon McGuigan from the Exeter Chiefs.  It’s their tenth signing of  the Summer, as they prepare a squad to make a bid for a Top Four place in the Aviva Premeriership.

The Namibian-born full back has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and also Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

He has had a taste of the Aviva Premiership, having played for Exeter Chiefs since November 2014. He went on to make 18 appearances for the Chiefs in all competitions.   McGuigan has also played for Scotland 7’s in 2012, making six appearances and scoring nine tries.

Director of Rugby Steve Diamond said: “Byron is a great addition to the squad, who’ll fit in really well. He’ll add to our squad as we aim to get in the Top Four of the Aviva Premiership.”Byron said: “I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to sign for Sale Sharks. It’s a great club, with fantastic ambition so it’s awesome to come here. It was an easy decision for me to take.”

Coming soon – Sale Today’s Sale Sharks feature and analysis of the club’s chances in the coming season.  ”We aim to restore this club to the Northern Powerhouse it was once,” says Fran Cotton, the new CEO of Sale Sharks.