Leeds Rhino's sign French international prop Justin Sangare
Last updated 19th Jul 2022
Leeds Rhinos have announced the signing of Toulouse's French international prop Justin Sangare on a two-year contract from 2023.
The 26-year-old Sangare has spent all his career so far with Toulouse, having come through their junior set-up, and was in the team that beat the Rhinos 20-6 in Super League in France last Saturday.
Leeds coach Rohan Smith said: "He is an impressive young man who has shown this season that he can compete at the highest level.
"He is keen to continue to learn and develop and we are looking forward to having him at the Rhinos next season."
Sangare, who becomes only the third French international to sign for Leeds after Patrick Entat and Eric Anselme, was among the tries when France lost to England in Perpignan last October and is in coach Laurent Frayssinous' squad for the end-of-season World Cup.
Leeds assistant coach Sean Long has worked with Sangare over the last 18 months in his role of France assistant coach.
Sangare said: "I am very excited to join Leeds for the next two seasons. It's a club I have liked since my childhood days. I always dreamt to join such an organisation with so much success.
"I also have a very good connection with head coach Rohan Smith and I hope to make the most of it during my time at Headingley.
"Before I join the Rhinos though I have a mission to finish with my team-mates in Toulouse, my only club for now.
"I'll give my best for us to stay in Super League for next year. And then I hope to finish the season on a high at the World Cup."