SALE Sharks have made another key addition to their pack by swooping to capture highly-rated flanker David Seymour from Saracens.

The 24-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the Edgeley Park club with a further option.

Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones, who was keen to bolster his options at flanker, has been tracking the highly-rated Seymour for a number of months and admitted he was delighted to have finally got his man, who had also been a target for Bath.

"David is a good signing for us, he has a high workrate and plenty of pace," said the Welshman. "He has come through the system at Saracens and when I found out he was available, I made my move to sign him."

Despite his young age, Seymour will bring a wealth of experience with him, having made more than 100 appearances for Sarries following his debut in 2004, having progressed through the London club's Academy system.

He also boasts appearances for both England's A and Under-21 sides and was part of the England side - alongside new Sale colleague Mathew Tait - who won a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Seymour had been touted as a potential England international two years ago but has seen his progress interrupted by a number of injuries.

However, there is no doubt he is another impressive piece of armoury in the Sharks' arsenal.

A combative player at the best of times, Seymour used to stand out all the more on the field because of his trademark flowing pony-tail. However, that was dispensed with last season.

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