Sale Sharks have bolstered their front-row with the signing of former Heineken Cup winner Joe Ward from English Premiership rivals London Wasps.
The 30-year-old hooker will arrive at Edgeley Park this summer on a two year deal and follows Ireland prop Tony Buckley to the club whose deal was announced last weekend.
Ward played for Wasps five times in the Heineken Cup this season including the victory over reigning champions Toulouse in the final pool match which helped the former European cup winners clinch a spot in the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
"This is another statement of intent for the club as we continue building a big competitive pack for next season and beyond," said Sale's executive director of sport Steve Diamond.
"Joe has been one of the top performers in the Premiership over the last six seasons and I am looking forward to working with him when he joins us in June."