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Bordeaux in Kiwi coup

By Online Editors
Sunday 9 Nov 2014

Versatile New Zealander back Jayden Spence is to join Bordeaux-Begles as cover, the French Top 14 outfit said Sunday.


The 23-year-old, who can play on the wing or in the centres, currently turns out for Otago in the domestic New Zealand league.


The 171cm, 91kg back joins as cover for a Bordeaux side currently missing injured French international wing Sofiane Guitoune.


Bordeaux had been looking for a versatile back to complete their squad.


According to the Sudouest.fr website, they are also in contact with Australian international Adam Ashley-Cooper with the view to joining next season.


The Waratahs back can play in a variety of positions and played right wing for Australia in their 33-28 victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.


Source: AFP

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