Former Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreder joins Bath

Former Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreude will join Bath Rugby at the start of next season. The current Newcastle Falcons scrum-half will move south to join the Johann van Graan project in the summer.

Tarquin McDonald, Chief Executive, told the club website: “Louis brings extensive, high level experience in the southern hemisphere, at club and international level, and has proven his value in the Premiership during a successful spell with Newcastle Falcons.

Newcastle Falcons 57-22 London Irish — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Falcons player Louis Schreuder in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Newcastle Falcons and London Irish at Kingston Park on May 08, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

“We are investing resources in the spine of the team, striving to ensure the squad includes at least two top quality players in the key positions.”

Schreuder, 31, emerged with the Stormers in Cape Town, thrived with – and captained – the Sharks in Durban and was selected in the Springbok match day 23 on no fewer than 19 occasions, winning a solitary cap against Wales in 2017.

Schreuder said: “There is a growing sense of excitement around Bath at the moment, and I look forward to making a full contribution in the next few years.”