Benetton Treviso sign Irne Herbst

Benetton Rugby have announced the arrival of Southern Kings' Irne Herbst.

"Irne is a young prospect with a good experience in the international field," commented sports director Antonio Pavanello on the new acquisition.

"We needed a player who is able to carry out dirty work. His performances with the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and in recent months with the Southern Kings confirm that it is the player who does it for us."

Irne started playing rugby since childhood and was selected in the South African U20s for the 2015 U20 World Championship but pulled out throughh injury.

He made his return in 2016 and made his domestic debut for the Blue Bulls in the 2016 Currie Cup.