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Peel to join Sale

Llanelli Scarlets scrum-half Dwayne Peel will join Guinness Premiership club Sale Sharks at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old Wales international, who has won 41 caps for his country and also represented the British and Irish Lions, has been with the Scarlets for 10 years.

"My move's not about money, as the deal to stay at Llanelli was similar to that offered by Sale," he said. "It's about the fact that, not having lived outside Wales, I'd like to experience life in another country for a short period."

The Scarlets have admitted the departure of Peel will leave a huge void in their side.

Chief executive Stuart Gallacher said: "Dwayne has served us admirably through one of the club's most thrilling decades.

"He has been a cornerstone in helping us to develop a formidable European record, and in keeping us highly competitive in domestic tournaments.

"We're always pleased to see homegrown talent become international stars - and Dwayne has served Wales and the Lions with great skill and dedication."

Director of rugby Phil Davies, a former coach at Leeds, added: "He has been outstanding for us in the Magners League and Heineken Cup and will be a credit to his new club. Having never been based outside Wales, this will be an exciting adventure for him.

"I believe he would like to return to Wales, and we'd be delighted to talk to him in the future about him coming home to the Llanelli Scarlets."

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