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Bryn Evans signs new contract at Sale Sharks

Bryn Evans has signed a new three-year deal with Sale after joining them in the summer of 2015
Image: Bryn Evans has signed a new three-year deal with Sale after joining them in the summer of 2015

Sale Sharks have announced second row Bryn Evans has signed a new three-year contract at the club. 

The New Zealander only arrived in Manchester last summer from Biarritz having previous stints at London Irish as well as the Blues and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. 

The 31-year-old was instrumental for Sale last season stealing the most line-outs in the Premiership (16) and was voted Players' Player of the Season for the Sharks.

Director of Rugby Steve Diamond said: "Bryn was outstanding during his first season and was a model of consistency for us, just missing one game. 

"Bryn was also a very worthy winner of the Players' Player of the Season Award. He is highly respected within the squad and is just the type of player we need to help us achieve our ambitions at Sale Sharks."

Steve Diamond, director of rugby at Sale Sharks
Image: Steve Diamond, director of rugby at Sale Sharks, has been impressed by Evans performances

The two-cap All Black scored one try in 25 appearances for the Sharks last season helping them finish sixth and qualify for the European Rugby Champions Cup. 

Evans said: "It's good to get the deal signed. I feel really settled here at the club, everyone here made me feel really welcome which made it really easy to go and do my job. 

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"I'm just happy to be here at the club, what is happening at the club at the moment is very exciting. Everything is pushing in the right direction, with the guys we're bringing in and retaining, I just wanted to be a part of that."

The club also recently signed Exeter Chiefs full-back Byron McGuigan on a two-year deal, the 26-year-old has previously represented Scotland 7's. 

McGuigan 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.

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