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Fotuali’i has earned two man-of-the-match awards in his four caps.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The Ospreys have signed Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i on a two-year contract from Christchurch-based Crusaders.<\/b><\/p>\n

Fotuali’i was named in last season’s Super 14 team of the year after an impressive campaign for the Crusaders. <\/p>\n

The 28-year-old then started all three of Samoa’s autumn Tests against England, Scotland and Ireland. <\/p>\n

“Kahn is an extremely versatile player who is renowned in New Zealand for his professionalism and his hard-working ethic,” said Ospreys boss Andrew Hore. <\/p>\n

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Fotuali’i is capable of playing both scrum-half and outside-half and has made 29 appearances for the Crusaders since joining them in 2007. <\/p>\n

“He is capable of playing to a very high standard in two key positions,” confirmed Hore. <\/p>\n

“And with the versatility and experience he has, provides a level of flexibility to the coaches that will prove to be extremely useful across a long season. <\/p>\n

“He has come through the Crusaders rugby system, which is undoubtedly one of the most professional development structures in world rugby.” <\/p>\n

Fotuali’i said he was excited about his move to Wales over the next two seasons. <\/p>\n

“There are a lot of similarities between the set-up at the Crusaders and the Ospreys, both have a great reputation for bringing through young talent to represent their home team and the national side, and I’m really looking forward to a new experience. <\/p>\n

“The Ospreys have a great set-up, with a fantastic stadium, quality training facilities, ambitious coaches and a good squad that is a mix of experienced internationals and young home-grown talent, and this move is a fantastic opportunity for me. <\/p>\n

“Going to the Ospreys is going to provide me with a real challenge, both on and off the field, but it is one that I feel is right for me at this stage of my rugby career.” <\/p>\n

Fotuali’i is the Ospreys’ second Samoan signing in the space of 24 hours after they recruited George Stowers on a two-year deal from English Premiership side London Irish. <\/p>\n

The 32-year-old back-rower, who can play at number eight or blindside flanker, will join the Magners League champions at the end of the season.\n<\/p>\n

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