Rugby: Jack to play in South Africa

Former All Black lock Chris Jack will play in South Africa's Currie Cup before returning to NZ. Photo / Getty Images

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack will play his rugby in South Africa before returning to the New Zealand scene.

The 30-year-old, capped 67 times by New Zealand from 2001 until 2007, is to play for Western Province in the domestic Currie Cup competition from July 1 until October 31.

Fairfax media today reported Jack will join the South African province once his stint with English club Saracens ends.

"It's very good for us because Chris has a lot of test and Super 14 experience. He is a very good lock," WP Rugby Ltd managing director Rob Wagner told South African media.

Jack last month re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union until 2011.

He will rejoin the Crusaders, his former team, for the 2010 Super 14.

- NZPA