Romania prop Alexandru Tarus has signed a two-year deal to join Sale Sharks this summer.
The 16-cap tighthead will move to the Aviva Premiership from French Pro D2 club Beziers.
"Alexandru is a great signing for us - he can play on both sides of the scrum although he is a specialist tighthead," said Sale rugby director Steve Diamond.
"He is a big lad and he will I am sure fit perfectly at Sharks."
Former Sale front-rower Vadim Cobilas, now plying his trade at Bordeaux, urged Tarus to join the Sharks.
"This is a great opportunity for me," said Tarus.
"I know Vadim Cobilas well and he told me what a great club Sale Sharks are to play for."
