Dragons sign Samoan lock Brandon Nansen

Dragons have confirmed the signing of Samoan international lock Brandon Nansen on a two-year deal.

Nansen, 24, joins following a stint in the Top 14 with Stade Francais Paris, after beginning his senior career with New Zealand province North Harbour. 

He quickly became a regular in the North Harbour side as they lifted the Mitre 10 Cup Championship in 2016, with his performances earning him a Super Rugby contract with the Blues squad for the 2017 season. 

Nansen chose to represent Samoa, making his international debut against Romania last November but made his first steps on the high-performance ladder as a New Zealand Schoolboys representative in 2011.