Russia international Valery Voronin heads to Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Russian international Valery Voronin from French club Enesei-STM.

Morozov will head to the AJ Bell Stadium in the new year as he is set for his Premiership debut.

The 24-year-old made his debut for Russia in 2016 against Zimbabwe and has featured in 15 Tests till now with his last appearance coming in the recently concluded November Test contest against Japan.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond welcomed Morozov's addition that will boost their front-row options.

“Andrei Ostrikov and Vadim Cobilas first made me aware of Valery’s abilities, and we kept a watch on him for the past twelve months whilst he was playing for Enesei.

"He’s a big, dynamic, scrummaging prop and front row players with his skill set are few and far between.

"We look forward to welcoming him to Carrington on 2nd January to bolster our options in the front row as we move into 2019."