Vass moves to France

Former Northampton scrum-half Ian Vass has signed a two-year contract to play for French outfit Stade Francais next season.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003 - 12:13

Former Northampton scrum-half Ian Vass has signed a two-year contract to play for French outfit Stade Francais next season.

Vass met fierce competition for the number nine shirt at Franklin’s Gardens from former England skipper Matt Dawson and has decided to develop his game with the French National Champions.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: France Place: Franklin’s Gardens Place: England Person: Vass Person: Ian Vass Person: Matt Dawson Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Northampton Organisation: Stade Francais Organisation: Saints Organisation: Cardiff

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