Reds centurion signs for Bordeaux

Reds and Wallabies veteran Scott Higginbotham has penned a two-year deal with Top 14 side Union Bordeaux Begles.

Higginbotham is the latest recruit for Bordeaux who be managed by former Castres coach Christophe Urios next season.

Bordeaux have been busy preparing their squad for next season with Alexandre Flanquart (Stade Français), Santiago Cordero (Exeter), centre Rémi Lamerat (Clermont), Ben Botica (Oyonnax), half Maxime Lucu (Biarritz) and Zacaria El Fakir (Béziers) all signing with the club.

Higginbotham has represented the Wallabies 34 times since his debut against France in 2010. He has racked up 142 Super Rugby caps with the Rebels and Reds, winning the Super Rugby title with the Reds in 2011.

This weekend Higginbotham will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap with the Reds as he starts in #8 jersey against the Jaguares.