Chris Cloete will follow Johann van Graan from Munster to Bath

Munster’s Chris Cloete  

Bath Rugby have signed Munster flanker Chris Cloete for next season, the English Premiership club announced on Wednesday.

South African Cloete, 31, was out of contract with the province this summer and had disclosed his intention to depart after five seasons with Munster. He will follow outgoing boss Johann van Graan, who is set to take up the head coach role with Bath next season.