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Northampton Saints have signed two South African forwards - Juandre Kruger and Regardt Dreyer.

Giant specimen, Kruger, a 23-year-old 6'6" lock, joins from the Blue Bulls while 6" 3" Dreyer, a 25-year-old loosehead prop, signs from Griquas.

"The Currie Cup is an excellent proving ground for forwards," said Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder. "It is a tough competition in which Juandre and Regardt have shown themselves to be two promising young players

Both will arrive at Franklin's Gardens at the end of their Currie Cup commitments.