Ernst Joubert is the grandson of former Springbok Piet Malan

Saracens have signed 28-year-old back row forward Ernst Joubert from the Lions Super 14 side.

The South African captained his side last season and has played a total of 38 games in the Southern Hemisphere's premiere club competition.

Sarries new director of rugby Brendan Ventner told the club's official website: "Ernst is a high quality rugby player in every sense.

"He is absolutely in his prime, and I am delighted with his signing."

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