Newcastle Purple Bulls boss Steve Diamond is continuous his late pre-season spending spree after signing three-time Tremendous Rugby winner Tom Christie, with the Kiwi flanker arriving within the autumn on a two-year deal.
Fissler Confidential first reported final weekend that the Purple Bulls had been making a transfer for the previous New Zealand Underneath-20s captain, who had began following the membership and Newcastle United on Instagram.
Christchurch-born Christie, 27, a former Junior World Cup winner, has been an everyday for the Crusaders throughout a run that has seen them win a trio of Super Rugby Pacific finals previously 4 years.
The openside turns into the primary new signing introduced for the reason that membership confirmed earlier this week that the power drinks large had taken them over.
Diamond believes that Christie, who’s famend for his immense work fee, will probably be a giant a part of the membership’s new period following Purple Bull’s takeover.
“Tom has been a key man for the most effective groups on the planet over a lot of years now. His signing is an actual assertion of intent about the place we wish to take this membership, and he’ll massively add to the standard of our squad.
“He’s at a implausible age, he’s in prime form and is good on the fundamentals. He’s an actual ‘glue’ participant who has constantly loved success in New Zealand, and I can’t wait to start out working with him when he arrives within the autumn.”
Talking forward of his transfer, Christie stated: “I’m extremely excited to be becoming a member of Newcastle, a membership with such a wealthy historical past and passionate fanbase.
“With the plans and backing from the brand new traders, I imagine we will obtain one thing particular.
“After my dialog with Steve, I knew this was the place I needed to be. I can’t wait to contribute to the crew and assist the membership obtain its objectives.”
