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Springbok Carr just the biscuit for Wasps
LONDON, June 8, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – South Africa international Nizaam Carr has
sealed a permanent move to English Premiership side Wasps after a successful
spell there last term the club announced on Friday.
The 27-year-old No8 — capped five times — scored four tries in 11
appearances for Wasps when he filled in for three months as injury cover last
season.
Carr has played for Super Rugby franchise The Stormers since he left Wasps
in January — he is just four shy of a century of appearances for them since
he made his debut in 2012 — and has also been a regular in Western
Province’s Currie Cup line-up for the last seven years.
“Nizaam made a massive impact during the time he was with us in the
autumn,” Wasps director of rugby Dai Young told the club website.
“As a powerful ball-carrier with plenty of pace he proved to be a really
good fit with our playing style.
“His close-quarter work also really stood out in a couple of games played
in bad weather.
“We are therefore really delighted that he is rejoining us on a permanent
basis and look forward to seeing him become part of a very strong back-row
group.”
Carr for his part said his first stint there had made him keen for more.
“After my brief stint at Wasps I really felt at home which is why I am so
excited and motivated to be returning full-time to this incredible club,” he
said.
“The fans, management and players made me feel really welcome and I am so
looking forward to this next chapter in my rugby career.”
BSS/AFP/RY/1740 hrs