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The Waratahs have announced the signing of lock Dean Mumm, who will return to to New South Wales after three years with English Premiership side the Exeter Chiefs.
Mumm earned 83 Super Rugby caps during his time with the Waratahs from 2004-2012, has signed a one-year contract to play in the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Waratahs Rugby CEO Greg Harris said he was extremely pleased to secure the signature of Mumm.
“We’re absolutely delighted that Dean will be coming back to the Waratahs, to have a player of his experience and reputation will be a great asset for the team,” Harris said.
“Dean has had a very successful career, both previously at the Waratahs and during his stint with the Exeter Chiefs, and we’re very fortunate to be able to have someone with his playing experience and leadership skills back at the club.”
“It is also an important reversal of the current trend of Australian players going overseas to pursue their careers”.
Mumm made his debut for the Waratahs in 2004 on their tour of Argentina, taking on local side Salta, and made his Super Rugby debut against the Lions in Johannesburg in 2007.
Mumm has played both second row and blindside flanker for the Waratahs in the past, though it’s hard to see where he’ll fit into a Waratahs side with their current pack.
Mumm has 33 international Test caps with the Wallabies, debuting in 2008 against Ireland during the June Test series.
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