Monday 27 June 2016 09:59, UK
Wales international lock Lou Reed has signed a two-year contract to join Sale Sharks from Cardiff Blues.
The 6ft 6ins, 120kg, second row has five caps for Wales and was part of its 45-man training squad for the 2015 World Cup.
Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond said: "Lou came highly recommended by Dwayne Peel. He is a big physical guy who will be a very abrasive addition to the squad."
Reed added: "After playing for Cardiff and Scarlets, I am really looking forward to playing for Sale Sharks in the Premiership.
"I have been training all week and have been welcomed by everyone at the club."
Reed follows fellow Wales international Mike Phillips and Tonga international Halani Aulika in joining Sale this summer, having been one of 12 players released by Cardiff last month as it cut its squad numbers for next season.
He started his career at Celtic Warriors before joining Scarlets where he played more than 100 games. He switched to Cardiff in 2012 and represented the Blues 40 times, including 17 games last season.
The Treorchy-born lock made his full debut for Wales against Scotland in February 2012 and went on to play against Australia in the autumn tests at the Millennium Stadium.
He was also part of the 2013 Wales team that went on to win the Six Nations Championship and toured with them that summer to Japan.
