Munster seal deal for Crusaders prop Borlase

MUNSTER have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of Crusaders prop Peter Borlase.

Munster seal deal for Crusaders prop Borlase
Fri, 11 Jun, 2010 - 01:00
Alan Good

The 25-year-old will complete the switch to Thomond Park at the end of commitments with Canterbury in the ITM Cup.

The Christchurch-born tighthead has won 20 caps for the province – with two appearances coming in the Super 14 with the Crusaders last season. And Canterbury coach Rob Penney admits the departure of Borlase will be a loss for the side.

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