Newcastle bring in South African Kyle Cooper

30 June 2016 12:53

Newcastle have signed hooker Kyle Cooper from South African Super Rugby side the Sharks.

Cooper, 27, has made nine Super Rugby appearances this season and is a former South Africa Under-20 international.

He becomes the Aviva Premiership club's 11th summer signing, and Falcons rugby director Dean Richards said: "We are delighted to have tied up a deal for Kyle, who has vast experience at a high level.

"He has played a lot of Super Rugby for the Sharks, he is a quality player and his arrival gives us significant competition for places at hooker along with the likes of Scott Lawson, Ben Sowrey, Santiago Socino and David Nelson."

Cooper, who is due to arrive at Kingston Park in late August, added: "I hope to bring excitement and a positive energy. I love the physical game that Newcastle play."

Source: PA