Transfer News | Saracens set to sign South African forward

According to Wiese is in advanced negotiations with the defending Premiership and European champions and has been offered a five-year deal.

That would have him qualifying to play for England at the end of his contract.

The 22-year-old is one of the Stormers’ most promising players and was seen as someone who could fill the void left by Eben Etzebeth’s departure to Toulon.

The rumoured deal comes in the midst of Saracens facing heavy sanctions for breaking the Premiership salary cap. Saracens are set to appeal the suspended 35-point deduction and £5-million fine imposed on the club.