Rugby, Australian Football: Sale snap up Tongan duo

Sale Sharks have completed the signing of Tongan duo Sililo Martens and Josh Taumalolo.

Scrum-half Martens, 27, has agreed a two-year contract and joins the Zurich Premiership side from the Celtic Warriors.

He was born in New Zealand and represented the All Blacks at schoolboy level but is now a Tongan international.

Sililo, who began his career in Britain with Worcester before moving to Swansea, featured in the Warriors' Heineken Cup wins over Wasps and Perpignan last season.

Utility back Taumalolo, 27, joins the Sharks from Harlequins and is also a Tongan international. He has scored 71 points from 26 caps for his country.

Sharks director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre said: "Both players are quality additions to my squad.

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