Braid to join Spence at Bordeaux

New Zealand Luke Braid is set to join fellow countryman Jayden Spence, after the flank penned a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Bordeaux .

Braid has been with the Auckland Blues since 2011, represented New Zealand at Under-20 level and has also turned out for the Maori All Blacks.

Spence currently turns out for Otago in the domestic New Zealand league, can play on the wing or in the centre and joins as cover for a Bordeaux side currently missing injured French international wing Sofiane Guitoune.

According to the Sudouest.fr website, Bordeaux are also in contact with Australian international utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper, with the view to joining next season.

The Waratahs back can play in a variety of positions and played right wing for Australia in their 33-28 victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

AFP