Stringer signs for Bath

Bath have announced the signing of Ireland international scrum-half Peter Stringer as short-term injury cover.

The Munster number nine has won 98 caps, played in three Heineken Cup finals and made more than 200 appearances for Munster.

Bath head coach Gary Gold said: "Peter is a world-class professional and has an incredible amount of experience he can bring to the squad."

He added: "He is still keen to compete at the highest level, and we are short at scrum-half at the moment due to injury.

"I am sure he will be a huge asset to our other nines with his invaluable experience and exceptional work ethic."