Waratahs sign Tom Staniforth on a three-year deal

The NSW Waratahs have announced the signing of ACT Brumbies lock Tom Staniforth, who will join the Sydney-based Super Rugby side in 2018 on a three-year deal.

With the retirement of Dean Mumm and with Will Skelton accepting an offer to play at Saracens, an opportunity has opened up for the former Australian under-20s vice-captain to join the Waratahs.

The former Canberra Grammar student will move to Sydney later this year.

Staniforth made his Super Rugby debut against Queensland Red in 2014 after agreeing to two-week contract with the Brumbies to cover for injuries, before the Brumbies signed him to a longer term deal.

He was a member of the Australian Under 20 side which competed in the 2013 Junior world Cup in France and was again selected for the team the following year and was named vice captain.

Staniforth will complete his commitments with the ACT Brumbies who will contest the Super Rugby finals series before joining the Waratahs for the 2018 season.