Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South African centre Rudi Keil on a two-year contract from Guinness Premiership rivals Gloucester.
Sharks have also recruited French full-back Julien Laharrague, who has agreed a one-year deal after initially arriving from Perpignan earlier this season, together with Auch prop Benoit Bourrust.
Sharks rugby director Philippe Saint-Andre said: ``Julien has won 15 caps for France and there is a good chance he will be able to play for us during the World Cup.
``Munster came in with a very big offer for Julien, but I am pleased he has signed for Sale Sharks.
``Rudi is a tough attacking centre who has experience playing in Super 14s with Natal Sharks.
``And Benoit is one to watch for the future. Agen and Stade Francais both wanted to sign him but thankfully he chose Sale Sharks.''