Last Updated: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:08
England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has agreed to join Saracens from Sale Sharks on a three-year deal.
The 26-year-old has snubbed the offer of a new deal at Edgeley Park and will instead head to Sarries for the 2010-11 season, much to the delight of Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter.
He said: "Richard is a top-quality international in the prime of his career, and his eagerness to join Saracens is further evidence this club is going places. He and his wife Lindsay have made a big decision to move south, and we look forward to welcoming them both into the Saracens family."
Wigglesworth meanwhile, admitted it was difficult to leave Sale after such a long time but he insisted he was ready for a new challenge in his career.
He said: "I have had nine great years at Sale, but I feel the time is right for a change. Everyone can see there is something special happening at Saracens, on and off the field, and I want to be part of it."