Sale Sharks Sign Wales International Tomas Francis as They Build for Top Four Challenge
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Wales international tight-head prop, Tomas Francis, on a two-year deal from the start of next season. The 33-year-old joins the club after previously playing for Exeter Chiefs, where he made 120 appearances and won both the league and Champions Cup double in 2020.
Francis, who has also played for Ospreys and French second tier side Provence, cited his love for playing with experienced teammates like Luke Cowan-Dickie at Exeter as one of his reasons to join Sale. He expressed his excitement about being part of a top four squad that plays the type of rugby he loves.
The signing is a significant boost for Sale Sharks as Francis brings 77 caps for Wales, three World Cups appearances, and a Six Nations Grand Slam win under his belt. Fellow international Nicky Smith will also be joining the club next season.
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson hailed Francis's experience, citing that it will be a "game-changer" for the younger props in the squad. The addition of Francis and Nicky to the squad brings almost 140 caps of experience between them, according to Sanderson.
Francis himself is eager to continue playing at the top level and believes Sale Sharks are the right fit for him. He also hopes to return to Test rugby with Wales, a testament to his ambitions and dedication to the sport.
As Sale Sharks build towards another season in the Premiership, Francis's arrival will undoubtedly be an exciting development, bringing with it a wealth of experience and talent that is sure to have a positive impact on the team.
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Wales international tight-head prop, Tomas Francis, on a two-year deal from the start of next season. The 33-year-old joins the club after previously playing for Exeter Chiefs, where he made 120 appearances and won both the league and Champions Cup double in 2020.
Francis, who has also played for Ospreys and French second tier side Provence, cited his love for playing with experienced teammates like Luke Cowan-Dickie at Exeter as one of his reasons to join Sale. He expressed his excitement about being part of a top four squad that plays the type of rugby he loves.
The signing is a significant boost for Sale Sharks as Francis brings 77 caps for Wales, three World Cups appearances, and a Six Nations Grand Slam win under his belt. Fellow international Nicky Smith will also be joining the club next season.
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson hailed Francis's experience, citing that it will be a "game-changer" for the younger props in the squad. The addition of Francis and Nicky to the squad brings almost 140 caps of experience between them, according to Sanderson.
Francis himself is eager to continue playing at the top level and believes Sale Sharks are the right fit for him. He also hopes to return to Test rugby with Wales, a testament to his ambitions and dedication to the sport.
As Sale Sharks build towards another season in the Premiership, Francis's arrival will undoubtedly be an exciting development, bringing with it a wealth of experience and talent that is sure to have a positive impact on the team.
I'm so hyped about this news!!! The Sale Sharks just signed Tomas Francis, a seasoned pro from Wales! He's got 77 caps under his belt, which is insane 
I love how he mentioned playing with Luke Cowan-Dickie at Exeter - that says a lot about the kind of team culture they have. I think he's gonna be a great addition to the squad and bring that top-level expertise to the pitch 
The fact that Nicky Smith is joining too will give them even more depth. I'm excited to see how this all plays out next season - it's shaping up to be an awesome Premiership campaign!
i hope nicky smiths arrival helps the team out as well, we'll see how they do next season 
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. Can't they just focus on playing good rugby without all the drama? And what's with all these experienced players joining clubs at 33? Is that really going to make a difference in the long run? I mean, don't get me wrong, Tomas Francis is a legend and all, but is he really going to be the answer to Sale Sharks' problems? 
The Premiership is always so unpredictable, might just be a case of every club having a good year for once 
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and I'm still trying to figure out how to use the heart rate monitor lol 
anyway back to this rugby news... so there's this one player Tomas Francis, right? 
Wales. I mean, I don't really get rugby but I know it's a big deal and all that 
. Is 33 years old kinda old to start a new job though? 
my grandma just started taking dance classes at 60 and she's like "I'm gonna be the best dancer ever!" 
The addition of Nicky Smith too? almost 140 caps between them?! That's like having a few seasoned pros on your team who know what it takes to WIN! 
Can't wait to see Francis in action next season, I'm predicting BIG THINGS for Sale Sharks!!! 
Tomas Francis is like a total legend! I can imagine how excited he must've been to join such an amazing squad with Luke Cowan-Dickie, you know? 
Experience and talent are exactly what they need to take on those top teams. It's gonna be so cool to watch him play alongside Nicky Smith! 
I'm sure he'll fit right in and make a big difference for the team. Plus, who wouldn't want to see him back in action for Wales? 
The energy around this signing is just electric! 
. Just seems like a PR stunt to me 
I think this signing is gonna be super beneficial for Sale Sharks! Tomas Francis brings a ton of experience & skills to the table 
. Now they've got almost 140 caps of experience between him and Nicky Smith 
I'm excited to see how this new dynamic will play out on the pitch, and hopefully we'll get to see Tomas back in Test rugby with Wales too 
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his stats are insane too, won the league and Champions Cup double with Exeter in 2020, that's some serious experience 
can't wait to see him play for Sale, think it'll be a game-changer for the squad 
. nicky smith joining too? sold! 
