LOWERHOUSE have signed experienced South African spinner Corrie Jordaan.

Jordaan, 33, has vast experience in South Africa though this is his first professional engagement in England

He has had 12 consecutive seasons with Eastern Transvaal and in that time has collected over 220 first class wickets.

The left arm spinner has topped the South African bowling averages for the past two seasons.

Jordaan is a right hand bat, who usually comes in six or seven for his state side.

His capture ends the Lowerhouse late search for a professional which was forced on the club when Shawn Flegler was unexpectedly refused a work permit.

Jordaan will miss the club's pre-season friendlies but is due to arrive in England on April 17 in time for the new season.

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