Peter Stringer has found a new club to join once he leaves Bath at the end of the season, and to the relief of Munster fans it's not Leinster.

The former Munster and Ireland scrumhalf has signed with Sale Sharks, the English Premiership side have announced.

Stringer will take up the one-year deal at the end of the current campaign, and he could yet sign off with a Premiership medal to his name.

The most capped Irish scrumhalf of all-time plays Leicester in this Saturday’s semi-final.

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond said, "Once I heard that Peter was looking for a new club I made my move and I am delighted he has decided to join us.

"He, like Chris Cusiter, has bags of experience and I am sure he will be a great addition to our squad.

"Peter will also be able to assist youngster James Mitchell who is improving all the time and will no doubt be fighting for a place in the team soon."

Stringer played a record 230 games for Munster but also has plenty of Aviva Premiership experience having starred for Saracens, Newcastle and current club Bath over the last four years. He has 98 full international caps.

The 37-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to Leinster.