INJURY-BLIGHTED Guinness Premiership champions Sale have announced the short-term signing of France international Julien Laharrague.

The 28-year-old, who can play full-back or on the wing, will join the club until the end of the season after he was released by Perpignan and registered within the deadline period for the current campaign.

Director of Rugby Philippe St Andre said: "Julien is a high level international player with 11 caps and will be an exciting addition to our back division until the end of the season."

Laharrague's initial three-month deal also gives the club the option to extend the contract at the end of the season.

St Andre added: "We have two massive games against Worcester and Northampton, followed by the EDF Energy Cup semi-final in Cardiff.

"Julien is not currently in the French squad and will be able to help us in this demanding period of the season."

Laharrague will arrive on Monday and could make his debut against Worcester at Edgeley Park next Friday.

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